The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D2 ECO Powershift (13 - 15) vs. BMW 120d xDrive (12 - 15)
€ 27,300
€ 32,600
€ 27,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,600
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the Volvo V40 D2 ECO is 1.8 inches longer and 0.7 inches wider.
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
BMW 120d
55.9
70.2
80.4
55.9
69.5
78.1
70.2 in
Width
69.5 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
104.2
172
105.9
170.2
172 in
Length
170.2 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
BMW 120d
3364 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4310 lb
Weight Difference:
57 lb
1.69 %
General
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
BMW 120d
M
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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
D4162T
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
113 hp
181 hp
BMW 120d
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
199 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
BMW 120d
Performance
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
BMW 120d
118 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
▶ REPLAY
29.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.27 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
29.77 lb/hp
18.27 lb/hp
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
60 mpg
50 mpg
BMW 120d
53 mpg
city
41 mpg
65 mpg
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
828 mi
Range
687 mi
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
828 mi
687 mi
BMW 120d
Environmental Impact
80.3 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).
96.7 kWh
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
80.3 kWh
96.7 kWh
BMW 120d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
BMW 120d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
913 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
