The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 Cross Country D3 (15 - 16) vs. BMW 125d 5-door (12 - 15)

€ 28,900
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3 (15 - 16) Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
€ 35,400
 BMW 125d 5-door (12 - 15) BMW 125d
€ 28,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,400

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Volvo V40 Cross Country D3 is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.8 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the BMW 125d.
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
BMW 125d
57.4
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country D3 (15 - 16)
70.2
80.4
55.9
Blueprint BMW 125d 5-door (12 - 15)
69.5
78.1
70.2 in
Width
69.5 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
57.4 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country D3 (15 - 16)
104.2
172
Blueprint BMW 125d 5-door (12 - 15)
105.9
170.2
172 in
Length
170.2 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
BMW 125d
3472 lb
Curb Weight
3252 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4255 lb
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3 (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
220 lb
6.34 %
BMW 125d 5-door (12 - 15)

General

Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
BMW 125d
M
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
BMW 125d
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
BMW
D5204T6
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
148 hp
215 hp
BMW 125d
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
236 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 125d

Performance

Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
BMW 125d
130 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country D3

62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 125d

▶ REPLAY
23.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.13 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
23.46 lb/hp
15.13 lb/hp
BMW 125d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
BMW 125d
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
62 mpg
48 mpg
BMW 125d
53 mpg
city
39 mpg
67 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
1014 mi
Range
659 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
1014 mi
659 mi
BMW 125d
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
100.7 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
78.2 kWh
100.7 kWh
BMW 125d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
BMW 125d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
893 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft