The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 125i Steptronic (12 - 15) vs. Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (12 - 14)
€ 34,300
€ 33,000
€ 34,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,000
ⓘ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 T5
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 T5
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
276 lb
7.97 %
General
BMW 125i
Volvo V40 T5
F21
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 125i
Volvo V40 T5
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
B5254T12
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
215 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
251 hp
at 5400 rpm
BMW 125i
215 hp
251 hp
Volvo V40 T5
229 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
BMW 125i
229 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 T5
Performance
BMW 125i
Volvo V40 T5
151 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 125i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T5
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14.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.79 lb/hp
BMW 125i
14.82 lb/hp
13.79 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 125i
Volvo V40 T5
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
30 mpg
BMW 125i
37 mpg
30 mpg
Volvo V40 T5
28 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
513 mi
Range
488 mi
BMW 125i
513 mi
488 mi
Volvo V40 T5
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).
149.7 kWh
BMW 125i
119.4 kWh
149.7 kWh
Volvo V40 T5
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 125i
Volvo V40 T5
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
