The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D3 (18 - 18) vs. BMW 120d (07 - 12)
€ 29,200
€ 28,100
€ 29,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. Both cars are the same height, but the Volvo V40 D3 is 5.2 inches longer and 4.3 inches wider.
Volvo V40 D3
BMW 120d
55.9
73.1
80.4
55.9
68.8
76.1
73.1 in
Width
68.8 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
104.2
172
104.7
166.9
172 in
Length
166.9 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 D3
BMW 120d
3470 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4112 lb
Weight Difference:
295 lb
8.5 %
General
Volvo V40 D3
BMW 120d
M
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D3
BMW 120d
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
D5204T6
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
148 hp
175 hp
BMW 120d
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
236 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW 120d
Performance
Volvo V40 D3
BMW 120d
127 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
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23.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.14 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D3
23.45 lb/hp
18.14 lb/hp
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D3
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
51 mpg
50 mpg
BMW 120d
41 mpg
city
40 mpg
59 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
838 mi
Range
674 mi
Volvo V40 D3
838 mi
674 mi
BMW 120d
Environmental Impact
94.6 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 D3
94.6 kWh
96.7 kWh
BMW 120d
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D3
BMW 120d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
895 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
