The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 T4 Powershift (12 - 15) vs. BMW 120d Automatic (04 - 07)
€ 29,100
€ 28,500
€ 29,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,500
ⓘ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 T4 is 14.2 cm longer, 3.2 cm wider and 1 cm lower than the BMW 120d.
Volvo V40 T4
BMW 120d
1420
1783
2041
1430
1751
1933
1783 mm
Width
1751 mm
2041 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1933 mm
1420 mm
Height
1430 mm
2647
4369
2660
4227
4369 mm
Length
4227 mm
2647 mm
Wheelbase
2660 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 T4
BMW 120d
1508 kg
Kerb Weight
1425 kg
1940 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1850 kg
Weight Difference:
83 kg
5.5 %
General
Volvo V40 T4
BMW 120d
M
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 T4
BMW 120d
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
B4164T
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1596 CC
Engine Capacity
1995 CC
178 bhp
at 5700 rpm
Power
161 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo V40 T4
178 bhp
161 bhp
BMW 120d
240 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
340 NM
at 2000 rpm
Volvo V40 T4
240 NM
340 NM
BMW 120d
Performance
Volvo V40 T4
BMW 120d
140 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
118 m
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
114 m
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
▶ REPLAY
8.47 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.85 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 T4
8.47 kg/bhp
8.85 kg/bhp
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 T4
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Volvo V40 T4
46 mpg
43 mpg
BMW 120d
36 mpg
city
32 mpg
55 mpg
motorway
No data
62 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
631 mi
Range
471 mi
Volvo V40 T4
631 mi
471 mi
BMW 120d
Environmental Impact
115.6 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).
135.8 kWh
Volvo V40 T4
115.6 kWh
135.8 kWh
BMW 120d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
143 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
176 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 T4
BMW 120d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
432 kg
Maximum Payload
425 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
330 L
1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1150 L
