Car comparison

BMW X1 (F48) 20dvsVolvo XC40 2.0 T4

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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BMW X1 (F48)

20d

190 hp1995 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2018-2019
VS

Volvo XC40

2.0 T4

190 hp1969 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2018-2020

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

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BMW X1 (F48) 20d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    219 km/h
    136 mph
  • Most powerful
    190 hp
    142 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,615 kg
    3,560 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    118 hp/t
    88 kW/t
    8.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.8 L/100 km
    49.0 mpg US
    58.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.4 L/100 km
    43.6 mpg US
    52.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.4 L/100 km
    53.5 mpg US
    64.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    126 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,063 km
    660 mi
  • Largest trunk
    505 L
  • Best overall score
    61/100
  • Best performance score
    50/100
  • Best economy score
    94/100
  • Best practicality score
    84/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWX1 (F48)20dVolvoXC402.0 T4
Power
190hp142kW
190hp142kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
300Nm221lb-ft
Curb weight
1,615kg3,560lb
1,706kg3,761lb
Gross weight
2,205kg4,861lb
2,220kg4,894lb
Top speed
219 km/h
136 mph
210 km/h
130 mph
To 99% top speed
78.6s99% target: 217 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
90.3s99% target: 208 km/h / 129 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.8s
8.5s
0-200 km/h
38.1s
Calculated
54.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.4s
Calculated
8.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.7s
Calculated
16.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
118hp/t88kW/t53hp/1000 lb
Calculated
111hp/t83kW/t51hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
248Nm/t166lb-ft/ton
Calculated
176Nm/t118lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,063km660mi
Calculated
783km486mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,995cc122cu in
1,969cc120cu in
Length
4,439mm175in
4,425mm174in
Width
1,821mm72in
1,863mm73in
Height
1,598mm63in
1,652mm65in
Wheelbase
2,670mm105in
2,702mm106in
Front track
1,561mm61in
1,601mm63in
Rear track
1,562mm61in
1,626mm64in
Ground clearance
183mm7in
-
Trunk volume
505L
460L
Max trunk volume
1,550L
-
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
51L
54L
CO2 emissions
126g/km
161g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

BMW X1 (F48) 20dVolvo XC40 2.0 T4PowerTorque
  • BMW X1 (F48) 20d: Power / Torque
  • Volvo XC40 2.0 T4: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWX1 (F48)20d4,000 rpm1,750-2,500 rpm4,250 rpm
VolvoXC402.0 T44,700 rpm1,400-4,000 rpm4,950 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWX1 (F48)20dVolvoXC402.0 T4
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.4 s
8.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.8 s
8.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
38.1 s
54.9 s
Top speed
219 km/h
136 mph
210 km/h
130 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.2 s
10.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.2 s
13.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.7 s
16.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
148 km/h
92 mph
140 km/h
87 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX1 (F48)20d
190 hp
142 kW
VolvoXC402.0 T4
190 hp
142 kW

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX1 (F48)20d
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
VolvoXC402.0 T4
300 Nm
221 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX1 (F48)20d
1,615 kg
3,560 lb
VolvoXC402.0 T4
1,706 kg
3,761 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX1 (F48)20d
219 km/h
136 mph
VolvoXC402.0 T4
210 km/h
130 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX1 (F48)20d7.8 s
VolvoXC402.0 T48.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW X1 (F48) 20d and Volvo XC40 2.0 T4: 0.7 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX1 (F48)20d
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
VolvoXC402.0 T4
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW X1 (F48) 20d and Volvo XC40 2.0 T4: 2.1 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX1 (F48)20d
118 hp/t
88 kW/t
8.5 kg/hp
VolvoXC402.0 T4
111 hp/t
83 kW/t
9.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX1 (F48)20d
1,063 km
660 mi
VolvoXC402.0 T4
783 km
486 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMWX1 (F48)20d
190 hp
142 kW
7.8 s
219 km/h
136 mph
VolvoXC402.0 T4
190 hp
142 kW
8.5 s
210 km/h
130 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
BMWX1 (F48)20d
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
219 km/h
136 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Length
4,439 mm
174.8 in
Height
1,598 mm
62.9 in
VolvoXC402.0 T4
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h8.5 s
Top speed
210 km/h
130 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Length
4,425 mm
174.2 in
Height
1,652 mm
65.0 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
BMWX1 (F48)20d
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
219 km/h
136 mph
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
VolvoXC402.0 T4
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h8.5 s
Top speed
210 km/h
130 mph
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK

BMW X1 (F48) 20d is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
BMWX1 (F48)20d
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
7.8 s
VolvoXC402.0 T4
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
8.5 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
BMWX1 (F48)20d
118 hp/t
88 kW/t
8.5 kg/hp
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
VolvoXC402.0 T4
111 hp/t
83 kW/t
9.0 kg/hp
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWX1 (F48)20dVolvoXC402.0 T4
Power
190 hp
142 kW
190 hp
142 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.8 s
8.5 s
Top speed
219 km/h
136 mph
210 km/h
130 mph
Lightness
1,615 kg
3,560 lb
1,706 kg
3,761 lb
Fuel consumption
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Length
4,439 mm
174.8 in
Height
1,598 mm
62.9 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Length
4,425 mm
174.2 in
Height
1,652 mm
65.0 in
Range score
1,063 km
660 mi
783 km
486 mi
CO2 score
126 g/km
161 g/km
Trunk score
505 L
17.8 cu ft
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
118 hp/t
88 kW/t
8.5 kg/hp
111 hp/t
83 kW/t
9.0 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW X1 (F48) 20dVolvo XC40 2.0 T4
Consumption4.8 L/100 km49 mpg US58.9 mpg UK6.9 L/100 km34.1 mpg US40.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.40 LC100 km12.08 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi13.52 LC100 mi19.43 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used720 L190 US gal158 UK gal1,035 L273 US gal228 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,260 LC/year1,811 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW X1 (F48) 20d

  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Is 91 kg lighter
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 9 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 6 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 280 km (174 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 45 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 35 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Volvo XC40 2.0 T4

No measurable advantages in the available data.

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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