The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 D3 Geartronic (15 - 16) vs. BMW 120d Automatic (04 - 07)

€ 29,200
Volvo V40 D3 Geartronic (15 - 16) Volvo V40 D3
€ 28,500
 BMW 120d Automatic (04 - 07) BMW 120d
€ 29,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,500

ⓘ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 5.6 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the BMW 120d.
Volvo V40 D3
BMW 120d
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D3 Geartronic (15 - 16)
70.2
80.4
56.3
Blueprint BMW 120d Automatic (04 - 07)
68.9
76.1
70.2 in
Width
68.9 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
55.9 in
Height
56.3 in
Blueprint Volvo V40 D3 Geartronic (15 - 16)
104.2
172
Blueprint BMW 120d Automatic (04 - 07)
104.7
166.4
172 in
Length
166.4 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 D3
BMW 120d
3477 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4398 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
Volvo V40 D3 Geartronic (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
335 lb
9.64 %
BMW 120d Automatic (04 - 07)

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-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
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
148 hp
161 hp
BMW 120d
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
236 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
BMW 120d

Performance

Volvo V40 D3
BMW 120d
130 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D3

62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 D3
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
59 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 120d
51 mpg
city
27 mpg
64 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
963 mi
Range
471 mi
Volvo V40 D3
963 mi
471 mi
BMW 120d
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
135.8 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
82.2 kWh
135.8 kWh
BMW 120d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 D3
BMW 120d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
922 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