The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3 Geartronic (13 - 15) vs. BMW 125i Steptronic 5-door (12 - 15)
€ 30,300
€ 35,000
€ 30,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,000
ⓘ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 125i.
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
BMW 125i
57.4
70.2
80.4
55.9
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
104.2
172
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 125i
3543 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4200 lb
Weight Difference:
346 lb
9.77 %
General
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
BMW 125i
M
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
BMW 125i
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
D5204T6
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
148 hp
215 hp
BMW 125i
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
258 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
BMW 125i
Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
BMW 125i
124 mph
Maximum Speed
151 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 125i
▶ REPLAY
23.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.87 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
23.94 lb/hp
14.87 lb/hp
BMW 125i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
BMW 125i
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
45 mpg
37 mpg
BMW 125i
35 mpg
city
28 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
717 mi
Range
513 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
717 mi
513 mi
BMW 125i
Environmental Impact
107 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).
119.4 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
107 kWh
119.4 kWh
BMW 125i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
BMW 125i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
955 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
