The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D3 (12 - 15) vs. BMW 120i (04 - 07)
€ 27,000
€ 25,200
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,200
ⓘ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 D3 is 14.2 cm longer, 3.2 cm wider and 1 cm lower than the BMW 120i.
Volvo V40 D3
BMW 120i
1420
1783
2041
1430
1751
1933
1783 mm
Width
1751 mm
2041 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1933 mm
1420 mm
Height
1430 mm
2647
4369
2660
4227
4369 mm
Length
4227 mm
2647 mm
Wheelbase
2660 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 D3
BMW 120i
1569 kg
Kerb Weight
1335 kg
2020 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1760 kg
Weight Difference:
234 kg
14.91 %
General
Volvo V40 D3
BMW 120i
M
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D3
BMW 120i
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
D5204T6
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1995 CC
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 6200 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
148 bhp
148 bhp
BMW 120i
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 3600 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
350 NM
200 NM
BMW 120i
Performance
Volvo V40 D3
BMW 120i
130 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
133 m
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
121 m
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
▶ REPLAY
10.6 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.02 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 D3
10.6 kg/bhp
9.02 kg/bhp
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D3
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy
66 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
66 mpg
38 mpg
BMW 120i
53 mpg
city
27 mpg
74 mpg
motorway
No data
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
867 mi
Range
414 mi
Volvo V40 D3
867 mi
414 mi
BMW 120i
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
142.1 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
88.5 kWh
142.1 kWh
BMW 120i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
114 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
181 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D3
BMW 120i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
451 kg
Maximum Payload
425 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
330 L
1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1150 L
