The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 123d (07 - 12) vs. Volvo V40 T2 (13 - 15)
€ 32,100
€ 23,100
€ 32,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same height, but the BMW 123d is 5.1 inches shorter and 1.4 inches narrower.
BMW 123d
Volvo V40 T2
55.9
68.8
76.1
55.9
70.2
80.4
68.8 in
Width
70.2 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 123d
Volvo V40 T2
3274 lb
Curb Weight
3225 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
49 lb
1.5 %
General
BMW 123d
Volvo V40 T2
E81
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 123d
Volvo V40 T2
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
B4164T4
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
201 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 4500 rpm
BMW 123d
201 hp
118 hp
Volvo V40 T2
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 123d
295 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 T2
Performance
BMW 123d
Volvo V40 T2
148 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 123d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T2
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16.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.33 lb/hp
BMW 123d
16.29 lb/hp
27.33 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 123d
Volvo V40 T2
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
44 mpg
BMW 123d
46 mpg
44 mpg
Volvo V40 T2
37 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
52 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
621 mi
Range
727 mi
BMW 123d
621 mi
727 mi
Volvo V40 T2
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
100.4 kWh
BMW 123d
104.9 kWh
100.4 kWh
Volvo V40 T2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 123d
Volvo V40 T2
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
985 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
