The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D4 Geartronic (12 - 14) vs. BMW 120i Automatic (07 - 12)
€ 30,800
€ 28,600
€ 30,800
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 is 5.1 inches longer and 1.4 inches wider.
Volvo V40 D4
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
BMW 120i
3512 lb
Curb Weight
3053 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
459 lb
13.07 %
General
Volvo V40 D4
BMW 120i
M
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D4
BMW 120i
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
D5204T4
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
175 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
Volvo V40 D4
175 hp
168 hp
BMW 120i
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Volvo V40 D4
295 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
BMW 120i
Performance
Volvo V40 D4
BMW 120i
134 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
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20.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.17 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4
20.07 lb/hp
18.17 lb/hp
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D4
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Volvo V40 D4
45 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 120i
34 mpg
city
26 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
717 mi
Range
499 mi
Volvo V40 D4
717 mi
499 mi
BMW 120i
Environmental Impact
107 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
107 kWh
125 kWh
BMW 120i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D4
BMW 120i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
985 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
