The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 120i Steptronic (15 - 16) vs. Volvo V40 D2 Geartronic (16 - 17)

€ 29,900
BMW 120i Steptronic (15 - 16) BMW 120i
€ 28,000
 Volvo V40 D2 Geartronic (16 - 17) Volvo V40 D2
€ 29,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,000

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ 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 D2
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120i Steptronic (15 - 16)
69.5
78.1
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D2 Geartronic (16 - 17)
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
Blueprint BMW 120i Steptronic (15 - 16)
105.9
170.4
Blueprint Volvo V40 D2 Geartronic (16 - 17)
104.2
172
170.4 in
Length
172 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 120i
Volvo V40 D2
3064 lb
Curb Weight
3477 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4398 lb
BMW 120i Steptronic (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
412 lb
11.85 %
Volvo V40 D2 Geartronic (16 - 17)

General

BMW 120i
Volvo V40 D2
F21
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 120i
Volvo V40 D2
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
D4204T8
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
175 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3750 rpm
BMW 120i
175 hp
118 hp
Volvo V40 D2
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 120i
184 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D2

Performance

BMW 120i
Volvo V40 D2
138 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120i

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D2

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17.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.47 lb/hp
BMW 120i
17.51 lb/hp
29.47 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 120i
Volvo V40 D2
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
62 mpg
BMW 120i
42 mpg
62 mpg
Volvo V40 D2
33 mpg
city
53 mpg
No data
highway
67 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
577 mi
Range
1014 mi
BMW 120i
577 mi
1014 mi
Volvo V40 D2
Environmental Impact
106.1 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).
78.2 kWh
BMW 120i
106.1 kWh
78.2 kWh
Volvo V40 D2
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
163 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 120i
Volvo V40 D2
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
922 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft