The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 D2 Geartronic (16 - 17) vs. BMW 120i Steptronic 5-door (16 - 17)

€ 28,000
Volvo V40 D2 Geartronic (16 - 17) Volvo V40 D2
€ 32,600
 BMW 120i Steptronic 5-door (16 - 17) BMW 120i
€ 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 1.6 inches longer and 3.6 inches wider.
Volvo V40 D2
BMW 120i
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D2 Geartronic (16 - 17)
73.1
80.4
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120i Steptronic 5-door (16 - 17)
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 120i Steptronic 5-door (16 - 17)
105.9
170.4
172 in
Length
170.4 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 D2
BMW 120i
3477 lb
Curb Weight
3208 lb
4398 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4277 lb
Volvo V40 D2 Geartronic (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
269 lb
7.74 %
BMW 120i Steptronic 5-door (16 - 17)

General

Volvo V40 D2
BMW 120i
M
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic 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
2 L / 98 cu in
118 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V40 D2
118 hp
181 hp
BMW 120i
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
214 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Volvo V40 D2
207 lb‑ft
214 lb‑ft
BMW 120i

Performance

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

479 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D2

62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120i

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 D2
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Volvo V40 D2
62 mpg
43 mpg
BMW 120i
53 mpg
city
34 mpg
67 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
1014 mi
Range
587 mi
Volvo V40 D2
1014 mi
587 mi
BMW 120i
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).
104.1 kWh
Volvo V40 D2
78.2 kWh
104.1 kWh
BMW 120i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
163 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 D2
BMW 120i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
922 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft