The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic 5-door (15 - 16) vs. Volvo V40 T4 Geartronic (16 - 18)

€ 35,300
BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic 5-door (15 - 16) BMW 120d
€ 31,100
 Volvo V40 T4 Geartronic (16 - 18) Volvo V40 T4
€ 35,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,100

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same height, but the BMW 120d is 1.6 inches shorter and 3.6 inches narrower.
BMW 120d
Volvo V40 T4
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic 5-door (15 - 16)
69.5
78.1
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 T4 Geartronic (16 - 18)
73.1
80.4
69.5 in
Width
73.1 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic 5-door (15 - 16)
105.9
170.4
Blueprint Volvo V40 T4 Geartronic (16 - 18)
104.2
172
170.4 in
Length
172 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 120d
Volvo V40 T4
3373 lb
Curb Weight
3430 lb
4420 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4354 lb
BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic 5-door (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
57 lb
1.66 %
Volvo V40 T4 Geartronic (16 - 18)

General

BMW 120d
Volvo V40 T4
F20
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 120d
Volvo V40 T4
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
B4204T19
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4700 rpm
BMW 120d
187 hp
187 hp
Volvo V40 T4
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
BMW 120d
295 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 T4

Performance

BMW 120d
Volvo V40 T4
138 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

308 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T4

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18.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.34 lb/hp
BMW 120d
18.04 lb/hp
18.34 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T4

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 120d
Volvo V40 T4
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
43 mpg
BMW 120d
55 mpg
43 mpg
Volvo V40 T4
46 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
751 mi
Range
700 mi
BMW 120d
751 mi
700 mi
Volvo V40 T4
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).
104.1 kWh
BMW 120d
88.5 kWh
104.1 kWh
Volvo V40 T4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 120d
Volvo V40 T4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 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