The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (12 - 14) vs. BMW 120i Steptronic (17 - 19)
€ 33,000
€ 33,300
€ 33,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,300
ⓘ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 T5 is 1.6 inches longer and 0.7 inches wider.
Volvo V40 T5
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 T5
BMW 120i
3461 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb
Weight Difference:
265 lb
7.66 %
General
Volvo V40 T5
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 automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 T5
BMW 120i
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline 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
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V40 T5
251 hp
181 hp
BMW 120i
266 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Volvo V40 T5
266 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 120i
Performance
Volvo V40 T5
BMW 120i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
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13.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.66 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T5
13.79 lb/hp
17.66 lb/hp
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 T5
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Volvo V40 T5
30 mpg
43 mpg
BMW 120i
21 mpg
city
34 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
488 mi
Range
587 mi
Volvo V40 T5
488 mi
587 mi
BMW 120i
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).
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).
104.1 kWh
Volvo V40 T5
149.7 kWh
104.1 kWh
BMW 120i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 T5
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
