The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 125d Steptronic (12 - 15) vs. Volvo V40 T3 (16 - 18)
€ 34,900
€ 26,800
€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,800
ⓘ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 BMW 125d is 1.8 inches shorter and 3.6 inches narrower.
BMW 125d
Volvo V40 T3
55.9
69.5
78.1
55.9
73.1
80.4
69.5 in
Width
73.1 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 T3
3274 lb
Curb Weight
3408 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb
Weight Difference:
134 lb
3.93 %
General
BMW 125d
Volvo V40 T3
F21
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 125d
Volvo V40 T3
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
B4204T37
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
150 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 125d
215 hp
150 hp
Volvo V40 T3
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
BMW 125d
332 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 T3
Performance
BMW 125d
Volvo V40 T3
149 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 125d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T3
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15.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.72 lb/hp
BMW 125d
15.23 lb/hp
22.72 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 125d
Volvo V40 T3
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
42 mpg
BMW 125d
50 mpg
42 mpg
Volvo V40 T3
41 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
687 mi
Range
688 mi
BMW 125d
687 mi
688 mi
Volvo V40 T3
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
106.1 kWh
BMW 125d
96.7 kWh
106.1 kWh
Volvo V40 T3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 125d
Volvo V40 T3
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
924 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
