The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D2 ECO Geartronic (15 - 16) vs. BMW 120i Automatic 5-door (07 - 11)
€ 27,700
€ 29,400
€ 27,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Volvo V40 D2 ECO is 13 cm longer, 3.5 cm wider and 0.1 cm lower than the BMW 120i.
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
BMW 120i
1420
1783
2041
1421
1748
1934
1783 mm
Width
1748 mm
2041 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1934 mm
1420 mm
Height
1421 mm
2647
4369
2660
4239
4369 mm
Length
4239 mm
2647 mm
Wheelbase
2660 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
BMW 120i
1577 kg
Kerb Weight
1395 kg
1995 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1820 kg
Weight Difference:
182 kg
11.54 %
General
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
BMW 120i
M
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
BMW 120i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
D4204T8
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1969 CC
Engine Capacity
1995 CC
118 bhp
at 3750 rpm
Power
168 bhp
at 6700 rpm
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
118 bhp
168 bhp
BMW 120i
280 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
210 NM
at 4250 rpm
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
280 NM
210 NM
BMW 120i
Performance
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
BMW 120i
118 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
146 m
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
62 mph
62
mph
mph
117 m
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
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13.36 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.3 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
13.36 kg/bhp
8.3 kg/bhp
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy
76 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
76 mpg
43 mpg
BMW 120i
66 mpg
city
32 mpg
83 mpg
motorway
No data
40 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
53 L
672 mi
Range
499 mi
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
672 mi
499 mi
BMW 120i
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).
125 kWh
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
76.1 kWh
125 kWh
BMW 120i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
97 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
155 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
BMW 120i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
418 kg
Maximum Payload
425 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
330 L
1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1150 L
