The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D2 Powershift (13 - 15) vs. BMW 120i Automatic (04 - 07)
€ 27,300
€ 27,300
€ 27,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300
ⓘ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 is 5.6 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the BMW 120i.
Volvo V40 D2
BMW 120i
55.9
70.2
80.4
56.3
68.9
76.1
70.2 in
Width
68.9 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
55.9 in
Height
56.3 in
104.2
172
104.7
166.4
172 in
Length
166.4 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 D2
BMW 120i
3364 lb
Curb Weight
2976 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3913 lb
Weight Difference:
388 lb
11.53 %
General
Volvo V40 D2
BMW 120i
M
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D2
BMW 120i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
Volvo V40 D2
113 hp
148 hp
BMW 120i
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Volvo V40 D2
199 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
BMW 120i
Performance
Volvo V40 D2
BMW 120i
118 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
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29.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.11 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2
29.77 lb/hp
20.11 lb/hp
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D2
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Volvo V40 D2
59 mpg
30 mpg
BMW 120i
53 mpg
city
21 mpg
62 mpg
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
808 mi
Range
393 mi
Volvo V40 D2
808 mi
393 mi
BMW 120i
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
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).
149.7 kWh
Volvo V40 D2
82.2 kWh
149.7 kWh
BMW 120i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D2
BMW 120i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
913 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
