The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120i (15 - 16) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country D3 (17 - 18)
€ 27,800
€ 30,300
€ 27,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 120i is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 1.6 inches shorter, 3.6 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the Volvo V40 Cross Country D3.
BMW 120i
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
55.9
69.5
78.1
57.4
73.1
80.4
69.5 in
Width
73.1 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
55.9 in
Height
57.4 in
105.9
170.4
104.2
172
170.4 in
Length
172 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120i
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
3031 lb
Curb Weight
3472 lb
4112 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
441 lb
12.7 %
General
BMW 120i
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
F21
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 manual transmission
Engine
BMW 120i
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
D5204T6
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
175 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3750 rpm
BMW 120i
175 hp
148 hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 120i
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Performance
BMW 120i
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
140 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
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17.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.46 lb/hp
BMW 120i
17.32 lb/hp
23.46 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120i
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
60 mpg
BMW 120i
41 mpg
60 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
32 mpg
city
55 mpg
No data
highway
65 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
567 mi
Range
988 mi
BMW 120i
567 mi
988 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Environmental Impact
108 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).
80.3 kWh
BMW 120i
108 kWh
80.3 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120i
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
893 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft








34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft


















