The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 125i Steptronic (16 - 17) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 AWD Geartronic (14 - 15)
€ 36,300

€ 36,500

€ 36,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 125i is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.6 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the Volvo V40 Cross Country T5.
BMW 125i
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
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
170.4
104.2
172
170.4 in
Length
172 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 125i
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
3086 lb
Curb Weight
3622 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4530 lb

Weight Difference:
536 lb
14.8 %

General
BMW 125i
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
F21
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 125i
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
B4204T11
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
221 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 125i
221 hp
242 hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
229 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 125i
229 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Performance
BMW 125i
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
151 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 125i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
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13.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.97 lb/hp
BMW 125i
13.96 lb/hp
14.97 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 125i
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
37 mpg
BMW 125i
41 mpg
37 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
33 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
567 mi
Range
554 mi
BMW 125i
567 mi
554 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Environmental Impact
108 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).
121.2 kWh
BMW 125i
108 kWh
121.2 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
209 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 125i
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
908 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft








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