The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 D2 (16 - 17) vs. BMW 120i (15 - 16)

€ 26,200
Volvo V40 D2 (16 - 17) Volvo V40 D2
€ 27,800
 BMW 120i (15 - 16) BMW 120i
€ 26,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,800

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same height, but the Volvo V40 D2 is 1.6 inches longer and 3.6 inches wider.
Volvo V40 D2
BMW 120i
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D2 (16 - 17)
73.1
80.4
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120i (15 - 16)
69.5
78.1
73.1 in
Width
69.5 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Volvo V40 D2 (16 - 17)
104.2
172
Blueprint BMW 120i (15 - 16)
105.9
170.4
172 in
Length
170.4 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 D2
BMW 120i
3377 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4112 lb
Volvo V40 D2 (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
346 lb
10.24 %
BMW 120i (15 - 16)

General

Volvo V40 D2
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 D2
BMW 120i
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
D4204T8
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
118 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4800 rpm
Volvo V40 D2
118 hp
175 hp
BMW 120i
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 D2
207 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
BMW 120i

Performance

Volvo V40 D2
BMW 120i
118 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D2

62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120i

▶ REPLAY
28.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.32 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2
28.62 lb/hp
17.32 lb/hp
BMW 120i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 D2
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy
65 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Volvo V40 D2
65 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 120i
59 mpg
city
32 mpg
71 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
1070 mi
Range
567 mi
Volvo V40 D2
1070 mi
567 mi
BMW 120i
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).
108 kWh
Volvo V40 D2
74 kWh
108 kWh
BMW 120i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
151 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 D2
BMW 120i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
855 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