The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 (13 - 14) vs. BMW 120i Steptronic (17 - 19)
€ 30,800
€ 33,300
€ 30,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 1.6 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the BMW 120i.
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
BMW 120i
57.4
70.2
80.4
55.9
69.5
78.1
70.2 in
Width
69.5 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
57.4 in
Height
55.9 in
104.2
172
105.9
170.4
172 in
Length
170.4 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
BMW 120i
3488 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb
Weight Difference:
291 lb
8.34 %
General
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
BMW 120i
M
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
BMW 120i
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
D5204T4
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
175 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
175 hp
181 hp
BMW 120i
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
295 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 120i
Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
BMW 120i
130 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
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19.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.66 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
19.93 lb/hp
17.66 lb/hp
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
53 mpg
43 mpg
BMW 120i
44 mpg
city
34 mpg
60 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
848 mi
Range
587 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
848 mi
587 mi
BMW 120i
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
104.1 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
90.4 kWh
104.1 kWh
BMW 120i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
BMW 120i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
944 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
