The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D2 ECO Geartronic (15 - 16) vs. BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)
€ 27,700

€ 38,400

€ 27,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,400
ⓘ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 ECO is 2 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the BMW 120d.
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
BMW 120d
55.9
70.2
80.4
56.5
70.8
81.9
70.2 in
Width
70.8 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.9 in
55.9 in
Height
56.5 in
104.2
172
105.1
170
172 in
Length
170 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
BMW 120d
3477 lb
Curb Weight
3505 lb
4398 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4553 lb

Weight Difference:
29 lb
0.83 %

General
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
BMW 120d
M
Generation
F40
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
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
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
118 hp
187 hp
BMW 120d
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
207 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 120d
Performance
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
BMW 120d
118 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D2 ECO
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d
▶ REPLAY
29.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.74 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
29.47 lb/hp
18.74 lb/hp
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
64 mpg
52 mpg
BMW 120d
55 mpg
city
46 mpg
69 mpg
highway
No data
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
672 mi
Range
690 mi
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
672 mi
690 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).
92.5 kWh
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
76.1 kWh
92.5 kWh
BMW 120d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
156 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
BMW 120d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
922 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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