The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 125i Steptronic 5-door (15 - 16) vs. Volvo V40 T3 Geartronic (15 - 16)

€ 34,400
BMW 125i Steptronic 5-door (15 - 16) BMW 125i
€ 27,200
 Volvo V40 T3 Geartronic (15 - 16) Volvo V40 T3
€ 34,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,200

ⓘ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 1.6 inches shorter and 0.7 inches narrower.
BMW 125i
Volvo V40 T3
55.9
Blueprint BMW 125i Steptronic 5-door (15 - 16)
69.5
78.1
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 T3 Geartronic (15 - 16)
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
Blueprint BMW 125i Steptronic 5-door (15 - 16)
105.9
170.4
Blueprint Volvo V40 T3 Geartronic (15 - 16)
104.2
172
170.4 in
Length
172 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 125i
Volvo V40 T3
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3426 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4332 lb
BMW 125i Steptronic 5-door (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
229 lb
6.68 %
Volvo V40 T3 Geartronic (15 - 16)

General

BMW 125i
Volvo V40 T3
F20
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 T3
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
B4154T4
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
215 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
150 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 125i
215 hp
150 hp
Volvo V40 T3
229 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
BMW 125i
229 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 T3

Performance

BMW 125i
Volvo V40 T3
151 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 125i

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T3

▶ REPLAY
14.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.84 lb/hp
BMW 125i
14.87 lb/hp
22.84 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 125i
Volvo V40 T3
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
43 mpg
BMW 125i
37 mpg
43 mpg
Volvo V40 T3
28 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
513 mi
Range
700 mi
BMW 125i
513 mi
700 mi
Volvo V40 T3
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).
104.1 kWh
BMW 125i
119.4 kWh
104.1 kWh
Volvo V40 T3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 125i
Volvo V40 T3
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
906 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft