The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D3 Geartronic (12 - 15) vs. BMW 120d BluePerformance xDrive (12 - 15)
€ 28,800
€ 31,800
€ 28,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,800
ⓘ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
70.2
80.4
55.9
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
104.2
172
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
3307 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4310 lb
Weight Difference:
205 lb
5.84 %
General
Volvo V40 D3
BMW 120d BluePerformance
M
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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
140 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d BluePerformance
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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 BluePerformance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D3
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
45 mpg
50 mpg
BMW 120d BluePerformance
34 mpg
city
41 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
717 mi
Range
687 mi
Volvo V40 D3
717 mi
687 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).
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
107 kWh
96.7 kWh
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D3
BMW 120d BluePerformance
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
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
