The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 D3 Geartronic (12 - 15) vs. BMW 120d Automatic 5-door (07 - 11)

€ 28,800
Volvo V40 D3 Geartronic (12 - 15) Volvo V40 D3
€ 30,900
 BMW 120d Automatic 5-door (07 - 11) BMW 120d
€ 28,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,900

ⓘ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 D3 is 5.1 inches longer and 1.4 inches wider.
Volvo V40 D3
BMW 120d
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D3 Geartronic (12 - 15)
70.2
80.4
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120d Automatic 5-door (07 - 11)
68.8
76.1
70.2 in
Width
68.8 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Volvo V40 D3 Geartronic (12 - 15)
104.2
172
Blueprint BMW 120d Automatic 5-door (07 - 11)
104.7
166.9
172 in
Length
166.9 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 D3
BMW 120d
3512 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4134 lb
Volvo V40 D3 Geartronic (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
315 lb
8.97 %
BMW 120d Automatic 5-door (07 - 11)

General

Volvo V40 D3
BMW 120d
M
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 D3
BMW 120d
Straight-five diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
D5204T6
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
148 hp
175 hp
BMW 120d
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW 120d

Performance

Volvo V40 D3
BMW 120d
127 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D3

62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d

▶ REPLAY
23.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.27 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D3
23.73 lb/hp
18.27 lb/hp
BMW 120d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 D3
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
45 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 120d
34 mpg
city
35 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
717 mi
Range
598 mi
Volvo V40 D3
717 mi
598 mi
BMW 120d
Environmental Impact
107 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).
109.1 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
107 kWh
109.1 kWh
BMW 120d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 D3
BMW 120d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
985 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