The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 D4 (14 - 15) vs. BMW 120i (16 - 17)

€ 29,900
Volvo V40 D4 (14 - 15) Volvo V40 D4
€ 29,700
 BMW 120i (16 - 17) BMW 120i
€ 29,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,700

ⓘ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 D4 is 1.6 inches longer and 0.7 inches wider.
Volvo V40 D4
BMW 120i
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 (14 - 15)
70.2
80.4
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120i (16 - 17)
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 (14 - 15)
104.2
172
Blueprint BMW 120i (16 - 17)
105.9
170.4
172 in
Length
170.4 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 D4
BMW 120i
3479 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
4420 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4255 lb
Volvo V40 D4 (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
304 lb
8.74 %
BMW 120i (16 - 17)

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-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline 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
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V40 D4
187 hp
181 hp
BMW 120i
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
214 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Volvo V40 D4
295 lb‑ft
214 lb‑ft
BMW 120i

Performance

Volvo V40 D4
BMW 120i
143 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D4

62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120i

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 D4
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Volvo V40 D4
62 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 120i
56 mpg
city
31 mpg
65 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
1014 mi
Range
567 mi
Volvo V40 D4
1014 mi
567 mi
BMW 120i
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).
108 kWh
Volvo V40 D4
78.2 kWh
108 kWh
BMW 120i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
211 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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