The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 125i 5-door (15 - 16) vs. Volvo V40 T4 Powershift (12 - 15)

€ 32,300
BMW 125i 5-door (15 - 16) BMW 125i
€ 29,100
 Volvo V40 T4 Powershift (12 - 15) Volvo V40 T4
€ 32,300
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 125i is 1.6 inches shorter and 0.7 inches narrower.
BMW 125i
Volvo V40 T4
55.9
Blueprint BMW 125i 5-door (15 - 16)
69.5
78.1
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 T4 Powershift (12 - 15)
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
Blueprint BMW 125i 5-door (15 - 16)
105.9
170.4
Blueprint Volvo V40 T4 Powershift (12 - 15)
104.2
172
170.4 in
Length
172 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 125i
Volvo V40 T4
3153 lb
Curb Weight
3325 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4277 lb
BMW 125i 5-door (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
172 lb
5.17 %
Volvo V40 T4 Powershift (12 - 15)

General

BMW 125i
Volvo V40 T4
F20
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 dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 125i
Volvo V40 T4
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
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 5000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5700 rpm
BMW 125i
215 hp
178 hp
Volvo V40 T4
229 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 125i
229 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 T4

Performance

BMW 125i
Volvo V40 T4
152 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 125i

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T4

▶ REPLAY
14.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.68 lb/hp
BMW 125i
14.67 lb/hp
18.68 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T4

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 125i
Volvo V40 T4
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
39 mpg
BMW 125i
36 mpg
39 mpg
Volvo V40 T4
27 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
490 mi
Range
631 mi
BMW 125i
490 mi
631 mi
Volvo V40 T4
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).
115.6 kWh
BMW 125i
125 kWh
115.6 kWh
Volvo V40 T4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 125i
Volvo V40 T4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 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