The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3 (18 - 18) vs. BMW 120i Automatic 5-door (07 - 11)
€ 30,700
€ 29,400
€ 30,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo V40 Cross Country D3 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 5.2 inches longer, 4.3 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the BMW 120i.
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
BMW 120i
57.4
73.1
80.4
55.9
68.8
76.1
73.1 in
Width
68.8 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
57.4 in
Height
55.9 in
104.2
172
104.7
166.9
172 in
Length
166.9 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
BMW 120i
3490 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
414 lb
11.86 %
General
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
BMW 120i
M
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
BMW 120i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
D5204T6
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
148 hp
168 hp
BMW 120i
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
236 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
BMW 120i
Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
BMW 120i
127 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
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23.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.3 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
23.58 lb/hp
18.3 lb/hp
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
50 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 120i
41 mpg
city
26 mpg
57 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
820 mi
Range
499 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
820 mi
499 mi
BMW 120i
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
125 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
96.7 kWh
125 kWh
BMW 120i
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
BMW 120i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
875 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
