The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120i (04 - 07) vs. Volvo V40 D2 Powershift (13 - 15)
€ 25,200
€ 27,300
€ 25,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300
ⓘ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. The BMW 120i is 14.2 cm shorter, 3.2 cm narrower and 1 cm taller than the Volvo V40 D2.
BMW 120i
Volvo V40 D2
1430
1751
1933
1420
1783
2041
1751 mm
Width
1783 mm
1933 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2041 mm
1430 mm
Height
1420 mm
2660
4227
2647
4369
4227 mm
Length
4369 mm
2660 mm
Wheelbase
2647 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120i
Volvo V40 D2
1335 kg
Kerb Weight
1526 kg
1760 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1940 kg
Weight Difference:
191 kg
12.52 %
General
BMW 120i
Volvo V40 D2
E87
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 120i
Volvo V40 D2
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
D4162T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
1560 CC
148 bhp
at 6200 rpm
Power
113 bhp
at 3600 rpm
BMW 120i
148 bhp
113 bhp
Volvo V40 D2
200 NM
at 3600 rpm
Max. Torque
270 NM
at 1750 rpm
BMW 120i
200 NM
270 NM
Volvo V40 D2
Performance
BMW 120i
Volvo V40 D2
135 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
121 m
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
168 m
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D2
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9.02 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.5 kg/bhp
BMW 120i
9.02 kg/bhp
13.5 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 D2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120i
Volvo V40 D2
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
71 mpg
BMW 120i
38 mpg
71 mpg
Volvo V40 D2
27 mpg
city
64 mpg
No data
motorway
74 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
414 mi
Range
808 mi
BMW 120i
414 mi
808 mi
Volvo V40 D2
Environmental Impact
142.1 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).
82.2 kWh
BMW 120i
142.1 kWh
82.2 kWh
Volvo V40 D2
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
181 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
105 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120i
Volvo V40 D2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
425 kg
Maximum Payload
414 kg
330 L
Boot Capacity
335 L








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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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