The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 123d Automatic (07 - 12) vs. Volvo V40 D2 ECO Powershift (13 - 15)
€ 34,200

€ 27,300

€ 34,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300
ⓘ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 D2 ECO
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 D2 ECO
3274 lb
Curb Weight
3364 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb

Weight Difference:
90 lb
2.68 %

General
BMW 123d
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
E81
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 123d
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
D4162T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
201 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
BMW 123d
201 hp
113 hp
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 123d
295 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Performance
BMW 123d
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
147 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 123d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D2 ECO
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16.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.77 lb/hp
BMW 123d
16.29 lb/hp
29.77 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 123d
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
60 mpg
BMW 123d
43 mpg
60 mpg
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
34 mpg
city
53 mpg
No data
highway
65 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
576 mi
Range
828 mi
BMW 123d
576 mi
828 mi
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Environmental Impact
113.1 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).
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).
80.3 kWh
BMW 123d
113.1 kWh
80.3 kWh
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 123d
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
913 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft








32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft