The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d Steptronic (15 - 16) vs. Volvo V40 D2 (12 - 15)
€ 32,500
€ 25,500
€ 32,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same height, but the BMW 120d is 1.6 inches shorter and 0.7 inches narrower.
BMW 120d
Volvo V40 D2
55.9
69.5
78.1
55.9
70.2
80.4
69.5 in
Width
70.2 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
105.9
170.4
104.2
172
170.4 in
Length
172 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d
Volvo V40 D2
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3243 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
24 lb
0.74 %
General
BMW 120d
Volvo V40 D2
F21
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 120d
Volvo V40 D2
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
D4162T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
BMW 120d
187 hp
113 hp
Volvo V40 D2
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 120d
295 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D2
Performance
BMW 120d
Volvo V40 D2
142 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D2
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17.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.7 lb/hp
BMW 120d
17.21 lb/hp
28.7 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d
Volvo V40 D2
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
64 mpg
BMW 120d
60 mpg
64 mpg
Volvo V40 D2
51 mpg
city
57 mpg
No data
highway
69 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
828 mi
Range
873 mi
BMW 120d
828 mi
873 mi
Volvo V40 D2
Environmental Impact
80.3 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
76.1 kWh
BMW 120d
80.3 kWh
76.1 kWh
Volvo V40 D2
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
154 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d
Volvo V40 D2
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
924 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
