The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic (17 - 19) vs. Volvo V40 D4 (12 - 14)
€ 37,300
€ 29,000
€ 37,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,000
ⓘ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 D4
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 D4
3362 lb
Curb Weight
3459 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb
Weight Difference:
97 lb
2.8 %
General
BMW 120d
Volvo V40 D4
F21
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 120d
Volvo V40 D4
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
D5204T4
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 120d
187 hp
175 hp
Volvo V40 D4
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 120d
295 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D4
Performance
BMW 120d
Volvo V40 D4
138 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D4
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17.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.77 lb/hp
BMW 120d
17.98 lb/hp
19.77 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d
Volvo V40 D4
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
55 mpg
BMW 120d
55 mpg
55 mpg
Volvo V40 D4
46 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
62 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
751 mi
Range
867 mi
BMW 120d
751 mi
867 mi
Volvo V40 D4
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
88.5 kWh
BMW 120d
88.5 kWh
88.5 kWh
Volvo V40 D4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d
Volvo V40 D4
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
994 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
