The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 D4 Geartronic (16 - 18) vs. BMW 120d Steptronic 5-door (15 - 16)

€ 34,200
Volvo V40 D4 Geartronic (16 - 18) Volvo V40 D4
€ 33,300
 BMW 120d Steptronic 5-door (15 - 16) BMW 120d
€ 34,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,300

ⓘ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 1.6 inches longer and 3.6 inches wider.
Volvo V40 D4
BMW 120d
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 Geartronic (16 - 18)
73.1
80.4
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120d Steptronic 5-door (15 - 16)
69.5
78.1
73.1 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 Geartronic (16 - 18)
104.2
172
Blueprint BMW 120d Steptronic 5-door (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 120d
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4310 lb
Volvo V40 D4 Geartronic (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
331 lb
9.3 %
BMW 120d Steptronic 5-door (15 - 16)

General

Volvo V40 D4
BMW 120d
M
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic 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
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo V40 D4
187 hp
187 hp
BMW 120d
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V40 D4
295 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 120d

Performance

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

328 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D4

62 mph 62
mph

318 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 D4
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Volvo V40 D4
56 mpg
60 mpg
BMW 120d
47 mpg
city
51 mpg
64 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
917 mi
Range
828 mi
Volvo V40 D4
917 mi
828 mi
BMW 120d
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
80.3 kWh
Volvo V40 D4
86.4 kWh
80.3 kWh
BMW 120d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
166 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 D4
BMW 120d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
904 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