The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D3 Geartronic (15 - 16) vs. BMW 120d Steptronic (11 - 15)
€ 29,200
€ 32,700
€ 29,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,700
ⓘ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
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
3477 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4398 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
291 lb
8.37 %
General
Volvo V40 D3
BMW 120d
M
Generation
F21
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
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
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
148 hp
181 hp
BMW 120d
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
236 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
BMW 120d
Performance
Volvo V40 D3
BMW 120d
130 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
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23.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.6 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D3
23.49 lb/hp
17.6 lb/hp
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D3
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
59 mpg
56 mpg
BMW 120d
51 mpg
city
48 mpg
64 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
963 mi
Range
769 mi
Volvo V40 D3
963 mi
769 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).
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
82.2 kWh
86.4 kWh
BMW 120d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D3
BMW 120d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
922 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
