The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 T2 (13 - 15) vs. BMW 120i Automatic (07 - 12)
€ 23,100
![Volvo V40 T2 (13 - 15)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/Volvo_V40_M-12.png)
€ 28,600
![BMW 120i Automatic (07 - 12)](graphbase/cars/cars_big/BMW_1er_E81.webp)
€ 23,100
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 T2 is 5.1 inches longer and 1.4 inches wider.
Volvo V40 T2
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 T2
BMW 120i
3225 lb
Curb Weight
3053 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
![Volvo V40 T2 (13 - 15)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/Volvo_V40_M-12.png)
Weight Difference:
172 lb
5.33 %
![BMW 120i Automatic (07 - 12)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/BMW_1er_E81.png)
General
Volvo V40 T2
BMW 120i
M
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
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Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
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6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 T2
BMW 120i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
B4164T4
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
118 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
Volvo V40 T2
118 hp
168 hp
BMW 120i
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Volvo V40 T2
177 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
BMW 120i
Performance
Volvo V40 T2
BMW 120i
121 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
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Volvo V40 T2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
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BMW 120i
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27.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.17 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T2
27.33 lb/hp
18.17 lb/hp
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 T2
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Volvo V40 T2
44 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 120i
35 mpg
city
26 mpg
52 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
727 mi
Range
499 mi
Volvo V40 T2
727 mi
499 mi
BMW 120i
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
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 T2
100.4 kWh
125 kWh
BMW 120i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 T2
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
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29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft