The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120i 5-door (17 - 18) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country T4 Powershift (13 - 15)
€ 31,900

€ 30,600

€ 31,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 120i is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.6 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the Volvo V40 Cross Country T4.
BMW 120i
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
55.9
69.5
78.1
57.4
70.2
80.4
69.5 in
Width
70.2 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
55.9 in
Height
57.4 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 Cross Country T4
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3358 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb

Weight Difference:
172 lb
5.12 %

General
BMW 120i
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
F20
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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 120i
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
B4164T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5700 rpm
BMW 120i
181 hp
178 hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
214 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 120i
214 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
Performance
BMW 120i
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
143 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec

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

Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
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17.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.87 lb/hp
BMW 120i
17.6 lb/hp
18.87 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120i
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
39 mpg
BMW 120i
41 mpg
39 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
31 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
46 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
567 mi
Range
631 mi
BMW 120i
567 mi
631 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country 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).
115.6 kWh
BMW 120i
108 kWh
115.6 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
211 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120i
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
919 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft








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