The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120i (16 - 17) vs. Volvo V40 T4 (16 - 18)
€ 29,700
€ 29,300
€ 29,700
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
69.5
78.1
55.9
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
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 T4
3175 lb
Curb Weight
3408 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb
Weight Difference:
234 lb
6.87 %
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
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4700 rpm
BMW 120i
181 hp
187 hp
Volvo V40 T4
214 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
BMW 120i
214 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 T4
Performance
BMW 120i
Volvo V40 T4
143 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T4
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17.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.22 lb/hp
BMW 120i
17.54 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
31 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
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).
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)
211 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
