The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 D4 (12 - 14) vs. BMW 120i (15 - 16)

€ 29,000
Volvo V40 D4 (12 - 14) Volvo V40 D4
€ 27,800
 BMW 120i (15 - 16) BMW 120i
€ 29,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,800

ⓘ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 D4 is 1.6 inches longer and 0.7 inches wider.
Volvo V40 D4
BMW 120i
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 (12 - 14)
70.2
80.4
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120i (15 - 16)
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 D4 (12 - 14)
104.2
172
Blueprint BMW 120i (15 - 16)
105.9
170.4
172 in
Length
170.4 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 D4
BMW 120i
3459 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4112 lb
Volvo V40 D4 (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
428 lb
12.37 %
BMW 120i (15 - 16)

General

Volvo V40 D4
BMW 120i
M
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 D4
BMW 120i
Straight-five diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
D5204T4
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
175 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4800 rpm
Volvo V40 D4
175 hp
175 hp
BMW 120i
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 D4
295 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
BMW 120i

Performance

Volvo V40 D4
BMW 120i
137 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D4

62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120i

▶ REPLAY
19.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.32 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4
19.77 lb/hp
17.32 lb/hp
BMW 120i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 D4
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Volvo V40 D4
55 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 120i
44 mpg
city
32 mpg
62 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
867 mi
Range
567 mi
Volvo V40 D4
867 mi
567 mi
BMW 120i
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
108 kWh
Volvo V40 D4
88.5 kWh
108 kWh
BMW 120i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 D4
BMW 120i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
994 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft