The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 125d (12 - 15) vs. Volvo V40 T4 Powershift (12 - 15)
€ 32,800
€ 29,100
€ 32,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same height, but the BMW 125d is 1.8 inches shorter and 0.7 inches narrower.
BMW 125d
Volvo V40 T4
55.9
69.5
78.1
55.9
70.2
80.4
69.5 in
Width
70.2 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
105.9
170.2
104.2
172
170.2 in
Length
172 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 125d
Volvo V40 T4
3241 lb
Curb Weight
3325 lb
4244 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb
Weight Difference:
84 lb
2.53 %
General
BMW 125d
Volvo V40 T4
F21
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 125d
Volvo V40 T4
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
B4164T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5700 rpm
BMW 125d
215 hp
178 hp
Volvo V40 T4
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 125d
332 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 T4
Performance
BMW 125d
Volvo V40 T4
149 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 125d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T4
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15.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.68 lb/hp
BMW 125d
15.07 lb/hp
18.68 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 125d
Volvo V40 T4
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
39 mpg
BMW 125d
48 mpg
39 mpg
Volvo V40 T4
39 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
46 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
659 mi
Range
631 mi
BMW 125d
659 mi
631 mi
Volvo V40 T4
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
115.6 kWh
BMW 125d
100.7 kWh
115.6 kWh
Volvo V40 T4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 125d
Volvo V40 T4
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
952 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
