The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D4 ECO (14 - 15) vs. BMW 120i Automatic (07 - 12)
€ 29,900
€ 28,600
€ 29,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,600
ⓘ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 ECO is 5.1 inches longer and 1.4 inches wider.
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
BMW 120i
55.9
70.2
80.4
55.9
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
104.2
172
104.7
166.9
172 in
Length
166.9 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
BMW 120i
3479 lb
Curb Weight
3053 lb
4420 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
425 lb
12.22 %
General
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
BMW 120i
M
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
BMW 120i
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
187 hp
168 hp
BMW 120i
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
295 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
BMW 120i
Performance
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
BMW 120i
118 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
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18.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.17 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
18.6 lb/hp
18.17 lb/hp
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy
71 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
71 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 120i
62 mpg
city
26 mpg
78 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
1168 mi
Range
499 mi
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
1168 mi
499 mi
BMW 120i
Environmental Impact
67.9 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).
125 kWh
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
67.9 kWh
125 kWh
BMW 120i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
137 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
BMW 120i
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
