The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120i (17 - 19) vs. Volvo V40 D4 (12 - 14)
€ 31,200
€ 29,000
€ 31,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,000
ⓘ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 D4
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 D4
3175 lb
Curb Weight
3459 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb
Weight Difference:
284 lb
8.21 %
General
BMW 120i
Volvo V40 D4
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 D4
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
D5204T4
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 120i
181 hp
175 hp
Volvo V40 D4
214 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 120i
214 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D4
Performance
BMW 120i
Volvo V40 D4
143 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D4
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17.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.77 lb/hp
BMW 120i
17.54 lb/hp
19.77 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120i
Volvo V40 D4
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
55 mpg
BMW 120i
41 mpg
55 mpg
Volvo V40 D4
31 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
62 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
567 mi
Range
867 mi
BMW 120i
567 mi
867 mi
Volvo V40 D4
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).
88.5 kWh
BMW 120i
108 kWh
88.5 kWh
Volvo V40 D4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
211 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120i
Volvo V40 D4
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
994 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
