The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 T3 (12 - 15) vs. BMW 120d DPF (05 - 07)
€ 25,000
€ 27,000
€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘ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 T3 is 5.6 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the BMW 120d DPF.
Volvo V40 T3
BMW 120d DPF
55.9
70.2
80.4
56.3
68.9
76.1
70.2 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 T3
BMW 120d DPF
3241 lb
Curb Weight
3120 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.73 %
General
Volvo V40 T3
BMW 120d DPF
M
Generation
E87
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 T3
BMW 120d DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
B4164T3
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo V40 T3
148 hp
161 hp
BMW 120d DPF
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Volvo V40 T3
177 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
BMW 120d DPF
Performance
Volvo V40 T3
BMW 120d DPF
130 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d DPF
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21.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.38 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T3
21.9 lb/hp
19.38 lb/hp
BMW 120d DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 T3
BMW 120d DPF
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Volvo V40 T3
44 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 120d DPF
35 mpg
city
31 mpg
52 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
727 mi
Range
545 mi
Volvo V40 T3
727 mi
545 mi
BMW 120d DPF
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).
117.3 kWh
Volvo V40 T3
100.4 kWh
117.3 kWh
BMW 120d DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 T3
BMW 120d DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
970 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
