The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120i (07 - 12) vs. Volvo V40 D2 Powershift (13 - 15)
€ 26,600
€ 27,300
€ 26,600
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. Both cars are the same height, but the BMW 120i is 5.1 inches shorter and 1.4 inches narrower.
BMW 120i
Volvo V40 D2
55.9
68.8
76.1
55.9
70.2
80.4
68.8 in
Width
70.2 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
104.7
166.9
104.2
172
166.9 in
Length
172 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120i
Volvo V40 D2
3009 lb
Curb Weight
3364 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb
Weight Difference:
355 lb
10.55 %
General
BMW 120i
Volvo V40 D2
E81
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 120i
Volvo V40 D2
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
D4162T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
BMW 120i
168 hp
113 hp
Volvo V40 D2
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 120i
155 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D2
Performance
BMW 120i
Volvo V40 D2
139 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D2
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17.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.77 lb/hp
BMW 120i
17.91 lb/hp
29.77 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120i
Volvo V40 D2
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
59 mpg
BMW 120i
36 mpg
59 mpg
Volvo V40 D2
27 mpg
city
53 mpg
No data
highway
62 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
499 mi
Range
808 mi
BMW 120i
499 mi
808 mi
Volvo V40 D2
Environmental Impact
125 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
125 kWh
82.2 kWh
Volvo V40 D2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120i
Volvo V40 D2
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
913 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
