The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 120d Steptronic 5-door (11 - 15) vs. Volvo V40 D4 ECO Geartronic (14 - 15)

€ 33,400
BMW 120d Steptronic 5-door (11 - 15) BMW 120d
€ 31,800
Volvo V40 D4 ECO Geartronic (14 - 15) Volvo V40 D4 ECO
€ 33,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,800

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 1.8 inches shorter and 0.7 inches narrower.
BMW 120d
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120d Steptronic 5-door (11 - 15)
69.5
78.1
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 ECO Geartronic (14 - 15)
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
Blueprint BMW 120d Steptronic 5-door (11 - 15)
105.9
170.2
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 ECO Geartronic (14 - 15)
104.2
172
170.2 in
Length
172 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 120d
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4200 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4464 lb
BMW 120d Steptronic 5-door (11 - 15)
Weight Difference:
364 lb
10.22 %
Volvo V40 D4 ECO Geartronic (14 - 15)

General

BMW 120d
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
F20
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 120d
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
D4204T14
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4250 rpm
BMW 120d
181 hp
187 hp
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 120d
280 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D4 ECO

Performance

BMW 120d
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
142 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d

62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D4 ECO

 REPLAY
17.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.04 lb/hp
BMW 120d
17.66 lb/hp
19.04 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4 ECO

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 120d
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
59 mpg
BMW 120d
56 mpg
59 mpg
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
48 mpg
city
48 mpg
No data
highway
67 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
769 mi
Range
963 mi
BMW 120d
769 mi
963 mi
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
82.2 kWh
BMW 120d
86.4 kWh
82.2 kWh
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 120d
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft