The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120i (17 - 19) vs. Volvo V40 T2 (13 - 15)
€ 31,200
€ 23,100
€ 31,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,100
ⓘ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 T2
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 T2
3175 lb
Curb Weight
3225 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
51 lb
1.58 %
General
BMW 120i
Volvo V40 T2
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 T2
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
B4164T4
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 4500 rpm
BMW 120i
181 hp
118 hp
Volvo V40 T2
214 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 120i
214 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 T2
Performance
BMW 120i
Volvo V40 T2
143 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T2
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17.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.33 lb/hp
BMW 120i
17.54 lb/hp
27.33 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120i
Volvo V40 T2
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
44 mpg
BMW 120i
41 mpg
44 mpg
Volvo V40 T2
31 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
52 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
567 mi
Range
727 mi
BMW 120i
567 mi
727 mi
Volvo V40 T2
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).
100.4 kWh
BMW 120i
108 kWh
100.4 kWh
Volvo V40 T2
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
211 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120i
Volvo V40 T2
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
985 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
