The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 120i (15 - 16) vs. Volvo V40 T3 (12 - 15)

€ 27,800
BMW 120i (15 - 16) BMW 120i
€ 25,000
 Volvo V40 T3 (12 - 15) Volvo V40 T3
€ 27,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000

ⓘ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 120i is 1.6 inches shorter and 0.7 inches narrower.
BMW 120i
Volvo V40 T3
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120i (15 - 16)
69.5
78.1
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 T3 (12 - 15)
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
Blueprint BMW 120i (15 - 16)
105.9
170.4
Blueprint Volvo V40 T3 (12 - 15)
104.2
172
170.4 in
Length
172 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 120i
Volvo V40 T3
3031 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
4112 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4211 lb
BMW 120i (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
209 lb
6.45 %
Volvo V40 T3 (12 - 15)

General

BMW 120i
Volvo V40 T3
F21
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 120i
Volvo V40 T3
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
B4164T3
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
175 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5700 rpm
BMW 120i
175 hp
148 hp
Volvo V40 T3
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 120i
184 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 T3

Performance

BMW 120i
Volvo V40 T3
140 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120i

62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T3

▶ REPLAY
17.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.9 lb/hp
BMW 120i
17.32 lb/hp
21.9 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 120i
Volvo V40 T3
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
44 mpg
BMW 120i
41 mpg
44 mpg
Volvo V40 T3
32 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
567 mi
Range
727 mi
BMW 120i
567 mi
727 mi
Volvo V40 T3
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).
100.4 kWh
BMW 120i
108 kWh
100.4 kWh
Volvo V40 T3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 120i
Volvo V40 T3
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft