The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 123d (07 - 12) vs. Volvo V40 T3 Geartronic (15 - 16)

€ 32,100
BMW 123d (07 - 12) BMW 123d
€ 27,200
 Volvo V40 T3 Geartronic (15 - 16) Volvo V40 T3
€ 32,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,200

ⓘ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 T3
55.9
Blueprint BMW 123d (07 - 12)
68.8
76.1
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 T3 Geartronic (15 - 16)
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
Blueprint BMW 123d (07 - 12)
104.7
166.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 T3 Geartronic (15 - 16)
104.2
172
166.9 in
Length
172 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 123d
Volvo V40 T3
3274 lb
Curb Weight
3426 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4332 lb
BMW 123d (07 - 12)
Weight Difference:
152 lb
4.44 %
Volvo V40 T3 Geartronic (15 - 16)

General

BMW 123d
Volvo V40 T3
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 automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 123d
Volvo V40 T3
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
B4154T4
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
201 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
150 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 123d
201 hp
150 hp
Volvo V40 T3
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
BMW 123d
295 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 T3

Performance

BMW 123d
Volvo V40 T3
148 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 123d

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T3

▶ REPLAY
16.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.84 lb/hp
BMW 123d
16.29 lb/hp
22.84 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 123d
Volvo V40 T3
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
43 mpg
BMW 123d
46 mpg
43 mpg
Volvo V40 T3
37 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
700 mi
BMW 123d
621 mi
700 mi
Volvo V40 T3
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).
104.1 kWh
BMW 123d
104.9 kWh
104.1 kWh
Volvo V40 T3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 123d
Volvo V40 T3
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
906 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft