The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 D4 (14 - 15) vs. BMW 120d (07 - 12)

€ 29,900
Volvo V40 D4 (14 - 15) Volvo V40 D4
€ 28,100
 BMW 120d (07 - 12) BMW 120d
€ 29,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,100

ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the Volvo V40 D4 is 5.1 inches longer and 1.4 inches wider.
Volvo V40 D4
BMW 120d
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 (14 - 15)
70.2
80.4
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120d (07 - 12)
68.8
76.1
70.2 in
Width
68.8 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 (14 - 15)
104.2
172
Blueprint BMW 120d (07 - 12)
104.7
166.9
172 in
Length
166.9 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 D4
BMW 120d
3479 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
4420 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4112 lb
Volvo V40 D4 (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
304 lb
8.74 %
BMW 120d (07 - 12)

General

Volvo V40 D4
BMW 120d
M
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 D4
BMW 120d
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
D4204T14
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
187 hp
at 4250 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo V40 D4
187 hp
175 hp
BMW 120d
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V40 D4
295 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW 120d

Performance

Volvo V40 D4
BMW 120d
143 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D4

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d

▶ REPLAY
18.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.14 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4
18.6 lb/hp
18.14 lb/hp
BMW 120d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 D4
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Volvo V40 D4
62 mpg
50 mpg
BMW 120d
56 mpg
city
40 mpg
65 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
1014 mi
Range
674 mi
Volvo V40 D4
1014 mi
674 mi
BMW 120d
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
96.7 kWh
Volvo V40 D4
78.2 kWh
96.7 kWh
BMW 120d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 D4
BMW 120d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
941 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