The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 125i Steptronic (12 - 15) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 (15 - 16)
€ 34,300
€ 27,400
€ 34,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,400
ⓘ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 D2.
BMW 125i
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
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 D2
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3472 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
287 lb
8.27 %
General
BMW 125i
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
F21
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 125i
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
D4204T8
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
215 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3750 rpm
BMW 125i
215 hp
118 hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
229 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 125i
229 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Performance
BMW 125i
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
151 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 125i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
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14.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.42 lb/hp
BMW 125i
14.82 lb/hp
29.42 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 125i
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
64 mpg
BMW 125i
37 mpg
64 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
28 mpg
city
56 mpg
No data
highway
69 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
513 mi
Range
1041 mi
BMW 125i
513 mi
1041 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
76.1 kWh
BMW 125i
119.4 kWh
76.1 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
154 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 125i
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
893 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft








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








