The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 125i Steptronic (17 - 19) vs. Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (16 - 18)
€ 38,400
€ 40,000
€ 38,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same height, but the BMW 125i is 1.6 inches shorter and 3.6 inches narrower.
BMW 125i
Volvo V40 T5
55.9
69.5
78.1
55.9
73.1
80.4
69.5 in
Width
73.1 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 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 T5
3252 lb
Curb Weight
3488 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
236 lb
6.77 %
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 125i
Volvo V40 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 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 T5
Performance
BMW 125i
Volvo V40 T5
151 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 125i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T5
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14.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.41 lb/hp
BMW 125i
14.71 lb/hp
14.41 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 125i
Volvo V40 T5
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
40 mpg
BMW 125i
38 mpg
40 mpg
Volvo V40 T5
32 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
49 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
521 mi
Range
653 mi
BMW 125i
521 mi
653 mi
Volvo V40 T5
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).
111.8 kWh
BMW 125i
117.5 kWh
111.8 kWh
Volvo V40 T5
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
282 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 125i
Volvo V40 T5
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
922 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
