The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 T2 (16 - 17) vs. BMW 120i (04 - 07)
€ 23,800
€ 25,200
€ 23,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Volvo V40 T2 is 5.6 inches longer, 4.2 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the BMW 120i.
Volvo V40 T2
BMW 120i
55.9
73.1
80.4
56.3
68.9
76.1
73.1 in
Width
68.9 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
55.9 in
Height
56.3 in
104.2
172
104.7
166.4
172 in
Length
166.4 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 T2
BMW 120i
3408 lb
Curb Weight
2943 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3880 lb
Weight Difference:
465 lb
13.64 %
General
Volvo V40 T2
BMW 120i
M
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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
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
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
Volvo V40 T2
120 hp
148 hp
BMW 120i
162 lb‑ft
at 1100 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Volvo V40 T2
162 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
BMW 120i
Performance
Volvo V40 T2
BMW 120i
118 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
▶ REPLAY
28.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.89 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T2
28.4 lb/hp
19.89 lb/hp
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 T2
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Volvo V40 T2
43 mpg
31 mpg
BMW 120i
32 mpg
city
22 mpg
52 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
700 mi
Range
414 mi
Volvo V40 T2
700 mi
414 mi
BMW 120i
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).
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).
142.1 kWh
Volvo V40 T2
104.1 kWh
142.1 kWh
BMW 120i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
291 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 T2
BMW 120i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
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
