The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 120i (15 - 16) vs. Volvo V40 T4 (16 - 18)

€ 27,800
BMW 120i (15 - 16) BMW 120i
€ 29,300
 Volvo V40 T4 (16 - 18) Volvo V40 T4
€ 27,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,300

ⓘ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 1.6 inches shorter and 3.6 inches narrower.
BMW 120i
Volvo V40 T4
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120i (15 - 16)
69.5
78.1
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 T4 (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 120i (15 - 16)
105.9
170.4
Blueprint Volvo V40 T4 (16 - 18)
104.2
172
170.4 in
Length
172 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 120i
Volvo V40 T4
3031 lb
Curb Weight
3408 lb
4112 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4332 lb
BMW 120i (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
377 lb
11.06 %
Volvo V40 T4 (16 - 18)

General

BMW 120i
Volvo V40 T4
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 T4
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
B4204T19
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
175 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4700 rpm
BMW 120i
175 hp
187 hp
Volvo V40 T4
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
BMW 120i
184 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 T4

Performance

BMW 120i
Volvo V40 T4
140 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120i

62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T4

▶ REPLAY
17.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.22 lb/hp
BMW 120i
17.32 lb/hp
18.22 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T4

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 120i
Volvo V40 T4
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
42 mpg
BMW 120i
41 mpg
42 mpg
Volvo V40 T4
32 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
567 mi
Range
688 mi
BMW 120i
567 mi
688 mi
Volvo V40 T4
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).
106.1 kWh
BMW 120i
108 kWh
106.1 kWh
Volvo V40 T4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 120i
Volvo V40 T4
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1080 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