The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3 (16 - 17) vs. BMW 120i Automatic (04 - 07)
€ 29,800
€ 27,300
€ 29,800
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 Volvo V40 Cross Country T3 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 5.6 inches longer, 4.2 inches wider and 1.1 inches taller than the BMW 120i.
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
BMW 120i
57.4
73.1
80.4
56.3
68.9
76.1
73.1 in
Width
68.9 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
57.4 in
Height
56.3 in
104.2
172
104.7
166.4
172 in
Length
166.4 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
BMW 120i
3459 lb
Curb Weight
2976 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3913 lb
Weight Difference:
483 lb
13.96 %
General
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
BMW 120i
M
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
BMW 120i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
150 hp
148 hp
BMW 120i
177 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
177 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
BMW 120i
Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
BMW 120i
130 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
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23.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.11 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
23.06 lb/hp
20.11 lb/hp
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
43 mpg
30 mpg
BMW 120i
33 mpg
city
21 mpg
51 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
700 mi
Range
393 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
700 mi
393 mi
BMW 120i
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).
149.7 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
104.1 kWh
149.7 kWh
BMW 120i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
BMW 120i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
884 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
