The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (12 - 14) vs. BMW 120d Automatic (07 - 12)

€ 33,000
Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (12 - 14) Volvo V40 T5
€ 30,100
 BMW 120d Automatic (07 - 12) BMW 120d
€ 33,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,100

ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the Volvo V40 T5 is 5.1 inches longer and 1.4 inches wider.
Volvo V40 T5
BMW 120d
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (12 - 14)
70.2
80.4
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120d Automatic (07 - 12)
68.8
76.1
70.2 in
Width
68.8 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (12 - 14)
104.2
172
Blueprint BMW 120d Automatic (07 - 12)
104.7
166.9
172 in
Length
166.9 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 T5
BMW 120d
3461 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
287 lb
8.29 %
BMW 120d Automatic (07 - 12)

General

Volvo V40 T5
BMW 120d
M
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 T5
BMW 120d
Straight-five gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
B5254T12
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
251 hp
at 5400 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo V40 T5
251 hp
175 hp
BMW 120d
266 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V40 T5
266 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW 120d

Performance

Volvo V40 T5
BMW 120d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T5

62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d

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13.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.14 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T5
13.79 lb/hp
18.14 lb/hp
BMW 120d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 T5
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Volvo V40 T5
30 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 120d
21 mpg
city
35 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
488 mi
Range
598 mi
Volvo V40 T5
488 mi
598 mi
BMW 120d
Environmental Impact
149.7 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).
109.1 kWh
Volvo V40 T5
149.7 kWh
109.1 kWh
BMW 120d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 T5
BMW 120d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
970 lb
Maximum Payload
948 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft