The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 125i Steptronic (17 - 19) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country D3 Geartronic (15 - 16)
€ 38,400
€ 30,700
€ 38,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,700
ⓘ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 D3.
BMW 125i
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
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 D3
3252 lb
Curb Weight
3510 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4398 lb
Weight Difference:
258 lb
7.35 %
General
BMW 125i
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
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 automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 125i
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
D5204T6
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
221 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3750 rpm
BMW 125i
221 hp
148 hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
229 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 125i
229 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Performance
BMW 125i
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
151 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 125i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
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14.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.72 lb/hp
BMW 125i
14.71 lb/hp
23.72 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 125i
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
59 mpg
BMW 125i
38 mpg
59 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
32 mpg
city
51 mpg
No data
highway
64 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
521 mi
Range
963 mi
BMW 125i
521 mi
963 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Environmental Impact
117.5 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).
82.2 kWh
BMW 125i
117.5 kWh
82.2 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
282 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 125i
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
888 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
