The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D2 (16 - 17) vs. BMW 120d Automatic (04 - 07)
€ 26,200
€ 28,500
€ 26,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Volvo V40 D2 is 5.6 inches longer, 4.2 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the BMW 120d.
Volvo V40 D2
BMW 120d
55.9
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
55.9 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 D2
BMW 120d
3377 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
236 lb
6.99 %
General
Volvo V40 D2
BMW 120d
M
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-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
D4204T8
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
118 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo V40 D2
118 hp
161 hp
BMW 120d
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Volvo V40 D2
207 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
BMW 120d
Performance
Volvo V40 D2
BMW 120d
118 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
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28.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.52 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2
28.62 lb/hp
19.52 lb/hp
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D2
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy
65 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Volvo V40 D2
65 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 120d
59 mpg
city
27 mpg
71 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
1070 mi
Range
471 mi
Volvo V40 D2
1070 mi
471 mi
BMW 120d
Environmental Impact
74 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).
135.8 kWh
Volvo V40 D2
74 kWh
135.8 kWh
BMW 120d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
151 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D2
BMW 120d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
855 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
