The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 125i Steptronic 5-door (17 - 19) vs. Volvo V40 D2 (18 - 18)
€ 39,200
€ 27,700
€ 39,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,700
ⓘ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 D2
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 D2
3252 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
176 lb
5.13 %
General
BMW 125i
Volvo V40 D2
F20
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 manual transmission
Engine
BMW 125i
Volvo V40 D2
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
D4204T8
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
221 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3750 rpm
BMW 125i
221 hp
118 hp
Volvo V40 D2
229 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 125i
229 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D2
Performance
BMW 125i
Volvo V40 D2
151 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 125i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D2
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14.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.05 lb/hp
BMW 125i
14.71 lb/hp
29.05 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 125i
Volvo V40 D2
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
51 mpg
BMW 125i
38 mpg
51 mpg
Volvo V40 D2
32 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
59 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
521 mi
Range
541 mi
BMW 125i
521 mi
541 mi
Volvo V40 D2
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).
94.6 kWh
BMW 125i
117.5 kWh
94.6 kWh
Volvo V40 D2
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
282 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 125i
Volvo V40 D2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
