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Volvo XC40 B4 vs BMW 120d F20LCI: which one uses less fuel?

Same car, two powertrains. The simulator below calculates the gap based on your mileage and charging type.

compact SUV · 2022 vs 2018 · 15,000 km/an · Mixed · Petrol 95 2.03 €/L · Diesel 2.25 €/L · Methodology

Result · yearly energy cost

AVolvo XC40 B4

2,263 €per year

7,4 L/100 km weighted · 15.08 € per 100 km · 1 113 L per year

Gap635 €per year in favour of the 120d (−28 %)≈ 313 L petrol 95
BBMW 120d F20LCI

1,627 €per year

4,8 L/100 km weighted · 10.85 € per 100 km · 725 L per year

Annual mileage
15,000 km
5,000 km50,000 km
Driving mix
Fuel price : Petrol 95 2.03 €/L · Diesel 2.25 €/Lprix-carburants.gouv.fr — moyenne nationale du 25/08/2026 ; EDF Tarif Bleu Base au 01/08/2026 ; DC autoroute : moyenne des réseaux sans abonnement
The verdict changes with your usage
ProfileSplitXC40120dGap
City70 % city · 25 % road · 5 % motorway2,528 €1,742 €786 € · 120d
Mixed30 % city · 50 % road · 20 % motorway2,263 €1,627 €635 € · 120d
Long-distance10 % city · 40 % road · 50 % motorway2,057 €1,540 €517 € · 120d

Cumulative saving for the 120d

1 year
635 €
3 years
1,906 €
5 years
3,177 €
10 years
6,353 €

Energy only. Excludes purchase, insurance, servicing, depreciation.

What produces these figures

WLTP combined
7.1 L/100 km · 4.7 L/100 km
Powertrain
Combustion · Combustion
Power
197 ch · 190 ch
Kerb weight
1,610 kg · 1,415 kg

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Frequently asked questions

On a 100 km mixed trip, the BMW 120d is about 30% cheaper than the Volvo XC40 B4 with default parameters. This ratio shifts with your actual energy prices - simulate for your profile.

The BMW 120d is cheaper across all distances with default rates. If your energy prices differ significantly, simulate to see the real impact on your budget.