The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 T4 Powershift (12 - 15) vs. BMW 120d BluePerformance Steptronic (12 - 15)
€ 29,100
€ 31,900
€ 29,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,900
ⓘ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 T4 is 1.8 inches longer and 0.7 inches wider.
Volvo V40 T4
BMW 120d BluePerformance
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
170.2
172 in
Length
170.2 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 T4
BMW 120d BluePerformance
3325 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
139 lb
4.18 %
General
Volvo V40 T4
BMW 120d BluePerformance
M
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 T4
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
B4164T
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
178 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo V40 T4
178 hp
181 hp
BMW 120d BluePerformance
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V40 T4
177 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Performance
Volvo V40 T4
BMW 120d BluePerformance
140 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d BluePerformance
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18.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.6 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T4
18.68 lb/hp
17.6 lb/hp
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 T4
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Volvo V40 T4
39 mpg
56 mpg
BMW 120d BluePerformance
30 mpg
city
48 mpg
46 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
631 mi
Range
769 mi
Volvo V40 T4
631 mi
769 mi
BMW 120d BluePerformance
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).
86.4 kWh
Volvo V40 T4
115.6 kWh
86.4 kWh
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 T4
BMW 120d BluePerformance
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
952 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
