The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 123d Automatic (07 - 12) vs. Volvo V40 D2 Geartronic (18 - 18)

€ 34,200
BMW 123d Automatic (07 - 12) BMW 123d
€ 29,500
Volvo V40 D2 Geartronic (18 - 18) Volvo V40 D2
€ 34,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,500

Base price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. Both cars are the same height, but the BMW 123d is 5.2 inches shorter and 4.3 inches narrower.
BMW 123d
Volvo V40 D2
55.9
Blueprint BMW 123d Automatic (07 - 12)
68.8
76.1
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D2 Geartronic (18 - 18)
73.1
80.4
68.8 in
Width
73.1 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint BMW 123d Automatic (07 - 12)
104.7
166.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D2 Geartronic (18 - 18)
104.2
172
166.9 in
Length
172 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 123d
Volvo V40 D2
3274 lb
Curb Weight
3477 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4398 lb
BMW 123d Automatic (07 - 12)
Weight Difference:
203 lb
5.84 %
Volvo V40 D2 Geartronic (18 - 18)

General

BMW 123d
Volvo V40 D2
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 automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 123d
Volvo V40 D2
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
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
201 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3750 rpm
BMW 123d
201 hp
118 hp
Volvo V40 D2
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 123d
295 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D2

Performance

BMW 123d
Volvo V40 D2
147 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

318 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 123d

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D2

 REPLAY
16.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.47 lb/hp
BMW 123d
16.29 lb/hp
29.47 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 123d
Volvo V40 D2
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
52 mpg
BMW 123d
43 mpg
52 mpg
Volvo V40 D2
34 mpg
city
45 mpg
No data
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
576 mi
Range
856 mi
BMW 123d
576 mi
856 mi
Volvo V40 D2
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).
92.5 kWh
BMW 123d
113.1 kWh
92.5 kWh
Volvo V40 D2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
190 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 123d
Volvo V40 D2
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
922 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft