The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 125i 5-door (12 - 15) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 (13 - 14)
€ 32,900
€ 30,800
€ 32,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 125i is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 1.8 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the Volvo V40 Cross Country D4.
BMW 125i
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
55.9
69.5
78.1
57.4
70.2
80.4
69.5 in
Width
70.2 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
55.9 in
Height
57.4 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 Cross Country D4
3153 lb
Curb Weight
3488 lb
4156 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
335 lb
9.61 %
General
BMW 125i
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
F20
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 125i
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
D5204T4
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
215 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 125i
215 hp
175 hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
229 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 125i
229 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
Performance
BMW 125i
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
152 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 125i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
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14.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.93 lb/hp
BMW 125i
14.67 lb/hp
19.93 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 125i
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
53 mpg
BMW 125i
36 mpg
53 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
27 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
490 mi
Range
848 mi
BMW 125i
490 mi
848 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
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).
90.4 kWh
BMW 125i
125 kWh
90.4 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 125i
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
944 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft








34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft













