The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d Steptronic (15 - 16) vs. Volvo V40 T3 (12 - 15)
€ 32,500
€ 25,000
€ 32,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000
ⓘ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 T3
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 T3
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.68 %
General
BMW 120d
Volvo V40 T3
F21
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 120d
Volvo V40 T3
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
B4164T3
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5700 rpm
BMW 120d
187 hp
148 hp
Volvo V40 T3
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 120d
295 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 T3
Performance
BMW 120d
Volvo V40 T3
142 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T3
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17.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.9 lb/hp
BMW 120d
17.21 lb/hp
21.9 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d
Volvo V40 T3
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
44 mpg
BMW 120d
60 mpg
44 mpg
Volvo V40 T3
51 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
52 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
828 mi
Range
727 mi
BMW 120d
828 mi
727 mi
Volvo V40 T3
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).
100.4 kWh
BMW 120d
80.3 kWh
100.4 kWh
Volvo V40 T3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d
Volvo V40 T3
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
