The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 T2 (15 - 16) vs. BMW 123d (07 - 12)

€ 23,500
Volvo V40 T2 (15 - 16) Volvo V40 T2
€ 32,100
 BMW 123d (07 - 12) BMW 123d
€ 23,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,100

ⓘ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 123d
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 T2 (15 - 16)
70.2
80.4
55.9
Blueprint BMW 123d (07 - 12)
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
Blueprint Volvo V40 T2 (15 - 16)
104.2
172
Blueprint BMW 123d (07 - 12)
104.7
166.9
172 in
Length
166.9 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 T2
BMW 123d
3408 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4211 lb
Volvo V40 T2 (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
134 lb
3.93 %
BMW 123d (07 - 12)

General

Volvo V40 T2
BMW 123d
M
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 T2
BMW 123d
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
BMW
B4204T38
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 4400 rpm
Volvo V40 T2
120 hp
201 hp
BMW 123d
162 lb‑ft
at 1100 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Volvo V40 T2
162 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 123d

Performance

Volvo V40 T2
BMW 123d
118 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T2

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 123d

▶ REPLAY
28.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.29 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T2
28.4 lb/hp
16.29 lb/hp
BMW 123d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 T2
BMW 123d
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Volvo V40 T2
43 mpg
46 mpg
BMW 123d
32 mpg
city
37 mpg
52 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
700 mi
Range
621 mi
Volvo V40 T2
700 mi
621 mi
BMW 123d
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
104.9 kWh
Volvo V40 T2
104.1 kWh
104.9 kWh
BMW 123d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 T2
BMW 123d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
924 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