The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 T4 (16 - 18) vs. BMW 120d (04 - 07)

€ 29,300
Volvo V40 T4 (16 - 18) Volvo V40 T4
€ 26,400
 BMW 120d (04 - 07) BMW 120d
€ 29,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,400

ⓘ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 T4 is 5.6 inches longer, 4.2 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the BMW 120d.
Volvo V40 T4
BMW 120d
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 T4 (16 - 18)
73.1
80.4
56.3
Blueprint BMW 120d (04 - 07)
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
Blueprint Volvo V40 T4 (16 - 18)
104.2
172
Blueprint BMW 120d (04 - 07)
104.7
166.4
172 in
Length
166.4 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 T4
BMW 120d
3408 lb
Curb Weight
3120 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
Volvo V40 T4 (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
289 lb
8.48 %
BMW 120d (04 - 07)

General

Volvo V40 T4
BMW 120d
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 T4
BMW 120d
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
B4204T19
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
187 hp
at 4700 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo V40 T4
187 hp
161 hp
BMW 120d
221 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Volvo V40 T4
221 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
BMW 120d

Performance

Volvo V40 T4
BMW 120d
130 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T4

62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d

▶ REPLAY
18.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.38 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T4
18.22 lb/hp
19.38 lb/hp
BMW 120d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 T4
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Volvo V40 T4
42 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 120d
32 mpg
city
31 mpg
51 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
688 mi
Range
545 mi
Volvo V40 T4
688 mi
545 mi
BMW 120d
Environmental Impact
106.1 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).
117.3 kWh
Volvo V40 T4
106.1 kWh
117.3 kWh
BMW 120d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 T4
BMW 120d
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