The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (16 - 18) vs. BMW 120d (15 - 16)

€ 40,000
Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (16 - 18) Volvo V40 T5
€ 30,400
 BMW 120d (15 - 16) BMW 120d
€ 40,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,400

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same height, but the Volvo V40 T5 is 1.6 inches longer and 3.6 inches wider.
Volvo V40 T5
BMW 120d
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (16 - 18)
73.1
80.4
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120d (15 - 16)
69.5
78.1
73.1 in
Width
69.5 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (16 - 18)
104.2
172
Blueprint BMW 120d (15 - 16)
105.9
170.4
172 in
Length
170.4 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 T5
BMW 120d
3488 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4266 lb
Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
302 lb
8.66 %
BMW 120d (15 - 16)

General

Volvo V40 T5
BMW 120d
M
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 T5
BMW 120d
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
B4204T11
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
242 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo V40 T5
242 hp
187 hp
BMW 120d
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V40 T5
258 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 120d

Performance

Volvo V40 T5
BMW 120d
149 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T5

62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d

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14.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.04 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T5
14.41 lb/hp
17.04 lb/hp
BMW 120d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 T5
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Volvo V40 T5
40 mpg
57 mpg
BMW 120d
30 mpg
city
47 mpg
49 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
653 mi
Range
788 mi
Volvo V40 T5
653 mi
788 mi
BMW 120d
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
84.3 kWh
Volvo V40 T5
111.8 kWh
84.3 kWh
BMW 120d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 T5
BMW 120d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
922 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