The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120i Automatic 5-door (07 - 11) vs. Volvo V40 T4 Geartronic (16 - 18)
€ 29,400
€ 31,100
€ 29,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. Both cars are the same height, but the BMW 120i is 5.2 inches shorter and 4.3 inches narrower.
BMW 120i
Volvo V40 T4
55.9
68.8
76.1
55.9
73.1
80.4
68.8 in
Width
73.1 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
104.7
166.9
104.2
172
166.9 in
Length
172 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120i
Volvo V40 T4
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3430 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4354 lb
Weight Difference:
355 lb
10.35 %
General
BMW 120i
Volvo V40 T4
E87
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 120i
Volvo V40 T4
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4700 rpm
BMW 120i
168 hp
187 hp
Volvo V40 T4
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
BMW 120i
155 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 T4
Performance
BMW 120i
Volvo V40 T4
138 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T4
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18.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.34 lb/hp
BMW 120i
18.3 lb/hp
18.34 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120i
Volvo V40 T4
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
43 mpg
BMW 120i
36 mpg
43 mpg
Volvo V40 T4
26 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
499 mi
Range
700 mi
BMW 120i
499 mi
700 mi
Volvo V40 T4
Environmental Impact
125 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).
104.1 kWh
BMW 120i
125 kWh
104.1 kWh
Volvo V40 T4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120i
Volvo V40 T4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
924 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
