The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 125i (12 - 15) vs. Volvo V40 T3 (15 - 16)
€ 32,200
€ 25,400
€ 32,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same height, but the BMW 125i is 1.8 inches shorter and 0.7 inches narrower.
BMW 125i
Volvo V40 T3
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 125i
Volvo V40 T3
3142 lb
Curb Weight
3408 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb
Weight Difference:
267 lb
7.83 %
General
BMW 125i
Volvo V40 T3
F21
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 125i
Volvo V40 T3
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
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 5000 rpm
Power
150 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 125i
215 hp
150 hp
Volvo V40 T3
229 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
BMW 125i
229 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 T3
Performance
BMW 125i
Volvo V40 T3
152 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 125i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T3
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14.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.72 lb/hp
BMW 125i
14.61 lb/hp
22.72 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 125i
Volvo V40 T3
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
43 mpg
BMW 125i
36 mpg
43 mpg
Volvo V40 T3
27 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
52 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
490 mi
Range
700 mi
BMW 125i
490 mi
700 mi
Volvo V40 T3
Environmental Impact
125 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).
104.1 kWh
BMW 125i
125 kWh
104.1 kWh
Volvo V40 T3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 125i
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
