The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3 (16 - 17) vs. BMW 120d BluePerformance Steptronic 5-door (12 - 15)
€ 29,800

€ 34,600

€ 29,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo V40 Cross Country T3 is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.8 inches longer, 3.6 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the BMW 120d BluePerformance.
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
BMW 120d BluePerformance
57.4
73.1
80.4
55.9
69.5
78.1
73.1 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
170.2
172 in
Length
170.2 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
BMW 120d BluePerformance
3459 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4200 lb

Weight Difference:
262 lb
7.57 %

General
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
BMW 120d BluePerformance
M
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
B4204T37
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
150 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
150 hp
181 hp
BMW 120d BluePerformance
177 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
177 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
BMW 120d BluePerformance
130 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d BluePerformance
▶ REPLAY
23.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.66 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
23.06 lb/hp
17.66 lb/hp
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
43 mpg
56 mpg
BMW 120d BluePerformance
33 mpg
city
48 mpg
51 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
700 mi
Range
769 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
700 mi
769 mi
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
86.4 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
104.1 kWh
86.4 kWh
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
BMW 120d BluePerformance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
884 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft








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