The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 T2 Geartronic (16 - 18) vs. BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic (15 - 16)
€ 25,600
€ 34,500
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,500
ⓘ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. The Volvo V40 T2 is 4.1 cm longer, 9.2 cm wider and 0.1 cm lower than the BMW 120d.
Volvo V40 T2
BMW 120d
1420
1857
2041
1421
1765
1984
1857 mm
Width
1765 mm
2041 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1984 mm
1420 mm
Height
1421 mm
2647
4370
2690
4329
4370 mm
Length
4329 mm
2647 mm
Wheelbase
2690 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 T2
BMW 120d
1554 kg
Kerb Weight
1525 kg
1965 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2000 kg
Weight Difference:
29 kg
1.87 %
General
Volvo V40 T2
BMW 120d
M
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 T2
BMW 120d
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
B4154T5
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1498 CC
Engine Capacity
1995 CC
120 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
187 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo V40 T2
120 bhp
187 bhp
BMW 120d
220 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V40 T2
220 NM
400 NM
BMW 120d
Performance
Volvo V40 T2
BMW 120d
118 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
136 m
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
94 m
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
▶ REPLAY
12.95 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.16 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 T2
12.95 kg/bhp
8.16 kg/bhp
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 T2
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
66 mpg
Volvo V40 T2
51 mpg
66 mpg
BMW 120d
39 mpg
city
55 mpg
63 mpg
motorway
No data
62 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
700 mi
Range
751 mi
Volvo V40 T2
700 mi
751 mi
BMW 120d
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).
88.5 kWh
Volvo V40 T2
104.1 kWh
88.5 kWh
BMW 120d
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
129 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
113 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 T2
BMW 120d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
411 kg
Maximum Payload
475 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
360 L








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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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