The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120i Steptronic 5-door (17 - 19) vs. Volvo V40 D2 Geartronic (15 - 16)
€ 34,000
€ 27,700
€ 34,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,700
ⓘ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 D2
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 D2
3208 lb
Curb Weight
3477 lb
4288 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4398 lb
Weight Difference:
269 lb
7.74 %
General
BMW 120i
Volvo V40 D2
F20
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
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3750 rpm
BMW 120i
181 hp
118 hp
Volvo V40 D2
199 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 120i
199 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D2
Performance
BMW 120i
Volvo V40 D2
140 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D2
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17.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.47 lb/hp
BMW 120i
17.72 lb/hp
29.47 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120i
Volvo V40 D2
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
62 mpg
BMW 120i
40 mpg
62 mpg
Volvo V40 D2
32 mpg
city
53 mpg
No data
highway
69 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
547 mi
Range
1014 mi
BMW 120i
547 mi
1014 mi
Volvo V40 D2
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
78.2 kWh
BMW 120i
111.8 kWh
78.2 kWh
Volvo V40 D2
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
270 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
163 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120i
Volvo V40 D2
5
Doors
5
5
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
