The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120i (16 - 17) vs. Volvo V40 D2 Powershift (13 - 15)
€ 29,700

€ 27,300

€ 29,700
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 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 D2
55.9
69.5
78.1
55.9
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
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 D2
3175 lb
Curb Weight
3364 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb

Weight Difference:
190 lb
5.65 %

General
BMW 120i
Volvo V40 D2
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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 120i
Volvo V40 D2
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
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
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
BMW 120i
181 hp
113 hp
Volvo V40 D2
214 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 120i
214 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D2
Performance
BMW 120i
Volvo V40 D2
143 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D2
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17.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.77 lb/hp
BMW 120i
17.54 lb/hp
29.77 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120i
Volvo V40 D2
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
59 mpg
BMW 120i
41 mpg
59 mpg
Volvo V40 D2
31 mpg
city
53 mpg
No data
highway
62 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
567 mi
Range
808 mi
BMW 120i
567 mi
808 mi
Volvo V40 D2
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).
82.2 kWh
BMW 120i
108 kWh
82.2 kWh
Volvo V40 D2
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
211 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120i
Volvo V40 D2
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
913 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft








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