The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D2 (12 - 15) vs. BMW 120d Steptronic (11 - 15)
€ 25,500
€ 32,700
€ 25,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Volvo V40 D2 is 4.5 cm longer, 1.8 cm wider and 0.1 cm lower than the BMW 120d.
Volvo V40 D2
BMW 120d
1420
1783
2041
1421
1765
1984
1783 mm
Width
1765 mm
2041 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1984 mm
1420 mm
Height
1421 mm
2647
4369
2690
4324
4369 mm
Length
4324 mm
2647 mm
Wheelbase
2690 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 D2
BMW 120d
1471 kg
Kerb Weight
1445 kg
1890 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1900 kg
Weight Difference:
26 kg
1.77 %
General
Volvo V40 D2
BMW 120d
M
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D2
BMW 120d
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
D4162T
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1560 CC
Engine Capacity
1995 CC
113 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Power
181 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo V40 D2
113 bhp
181 bhp
BMW 120d
270 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
380 NM
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V40 D2
270 NM
380 NM
BMW 120d
Performance
Volvo V40 D2
BMW 120d
118 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
165 m
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
99 m
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
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13.02 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.98 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 D2
13.02 kg/bhp
7.98 kg/bhp
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D2
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy
76 mpg
combined
67 mpg
Volvo V40 D2
76 mpg
67 mpg
BMW 120d
69 mpg
city
58 mpg
83 mpg
motorway
No data
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
873 mi
Range
769 mi
Volvo V40 D2
873 mi
769 mi
BMW 120d
Environmental Impact
76.1 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 D2
76.1 kWh
86.4 kWh
BMW 120d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
96 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
121 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D2
BMW 120d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
419 kg
Maximum Payload
455 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
360 L








1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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