The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 120i Steptronic (16 - 17) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country D3 Geartronic (13 - 15)

€ 31,800
BMW 120i Steptronic (16 - 17) BMW 120i
€ 30,300
 Volvo V40 Cross Country D3 Geartronic (13 - 15) Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
€ 31,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,300

ⓘ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 D3.
BMW 120i
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120i Steptronic (16 - 17)
69.5
78.1
57.4
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country D3 Geartronic (13 - 15)
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
Blueprint BMW 120i Steptronic (16 - 17)
105.9
170.4
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country D3 Geartronic (13 - 15)
104.2
172
170.4 in
Length
172 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 120i
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3543 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4497 lb
BMW 120i Steptronic (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
346 lb
9.77 %
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3 Geartronic (13 - 15)

General

BMW 120i
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
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 Cross Country D3
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
D5204T6
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 120i
181 hp
148 hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
214 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 120i
214 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3

Performance

BMW 120i
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
140 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120i

62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country D3

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17.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.94 lb/hp
BMW 120i
17.66 lb/hp
23.94 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 120i
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
45 mpg
BMW 120i
43 mpg
45 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
34 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
587 mi
Range
717 mi
BMW 120i
587 mi
717 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
107 kWh
BMW 120i
104.1 kWh
107 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 120i
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
955 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft