The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 T3 (12 - 15) vs. BMW 120i (17 - 19)
€ 25,000
€ 31,200
€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same height, but the Volvo V40 T3 is 1.6 inches longer and 0.7 inches wider.
Volvo V40 T3
BMW 120i
55.9
70.2
80.4
55.9
69.5
78.1
70.2 in
Width
69.5 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
104.2
172
105.9
170.4
172 in
Length
170.4 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 T3
BMW 120i
3241 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb
Weight Difference:
66 lb
2.04 %
General
Volvo V40 T3
BMW 120i
M
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 T3
BMW 120i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline 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
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V40 T3
148 hp
181 hp
BMW 120i
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
214 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Volvo V40 T3
177 lb‑ft
214 lb‑ft
BMW 120i
Performance
Volvo V40 T3
BMW 120i
130 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
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21.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.54 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T3
21.9 lb/hp
17.54 lb/hp
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 T3
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Volvo V40 T3
44 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 120i
35 mpg
city
31 mpg
52 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
727 mi
Range
567 mi
Volvo V40 T3
727 mi
567 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).
108 kWh
Volvo V40 T3
100.4 kWh
108 kWh
BMW 120i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
211 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 T3
BMW 120i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
970 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
