The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 D3 Geartronic (12 - 15) vs. BMW 120d BluePerformance Steptronic 5-door (12 - 15)

€ 28,800
Volvo V40 D3 Geartronic (12 - 15) Volvo V40 D3
€ 34,600
BMW 120d BluePerformance Steptronic 5-door (12 - 15) BMW 120d BluePerformance
€ 28,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,600

Base price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same height, but the Volvo V40 D3 is 1.8 inches longer and 0.7 inches wider.
Volvo V40 D3
BMW 120d BluePerformance
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D3 Geartronic (12 - 15)
70.2
80.4
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120d BluePerformance Steptronic 5-door (12 - 15)
69.5
78.1
70.2 in
Width
69.5 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Volvo V40 D3 Geartronic (12 - 15)
104.2
172
Blueprint BMW 120d BluePerformance Steptronic 5-door (12 - 15)
105.9
170.2
172 in
Length
170.2 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 D3
BMW 120d BluePerformance
3512 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4200 lb
Volvo V40 D3 Geartronic (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
315 lb
8.97 %
BMW 120d BluePerformance Steptronic 5-door (12 - 15)

General

Volvo V40 D3
BMW 120d BluePerformance
M
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 D3
BMW 120d BluePerformance
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
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
148 hp
181 hp
BMW 120d BluePerformance
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
258 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
BMW 120d BluePerformance

Performance

Volvo V40 D3
BMW 120d BluePerformance
127 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D3

62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d BluePerformance

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 D3
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
45 mpg
56 mpg
BMW 120d BluePerformance
34 mpg
city
48 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
717 mi
Range
769 mi
Volvo V40 D3
717 mi
769 mi
BMW 120d BluePerformance
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).
86.4 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
107 kWh
86.4 kWh
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 D3
BMW 120d BluePerformance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
985 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft