The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 D2 Geartronic (16 - 17) vs. BMW 120d xDrive (12 - 15)

€ 28,000
Volvo V40 D2 Geartronic (16 - 17) Volvo V40 D2
€ 32,600
 BMW 120d xDrive (12 - 15) BMW 120d
€ 28,000
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 slightly. Both cars are the same height, but the Volvo V40 D2 is 1.8 inches longer and 3.6 inches wider.
Volvo V40 D2
BMW 120d
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D2 Geartronic (16 - 17)
73.1
80.4
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120d xDrive (12 - 15)
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 Geartronic (16 - 17)
104.2
172
Blueprint BMW 120d xDrive (12 - 15)
105.9
170.2
172 in
Length
170.2 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 D2
BMW 120d
3477 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4398 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4310 lb
Volvo V40 D2 Geartronic (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
170 lb
4.89 %
BMW 120d xDrive (12 - 15)

General

Volvo V40 D2
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 automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo V40 D2
118 hp
181 hp
BMW 120d
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V40 D2
207 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
BMW 120d

Performance

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

479 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D2

62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d

▶ REPLAY
29.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.27 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2
29.47 lb/hp
18.27 lb/hp
BMW 120d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 D2
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Volvo V40 D2
62 mpg
50 mpg
BMW 120d
53 mpg
city
41 mpg
67 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
1014 mi
Range
687 mi
Volvo V40 D2
1014 mi
687 mi
BMW 120d
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
96.7 kWh
Volvo V40 D2
78.2 kWh
96.7 kWh
BMW 120d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
163 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 D2
BMW 120d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
922 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