The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 Cross Country D3 Geartronic (15 - 16) vs. BMW 125i Steptronic 5-door (16 - 17)

€ 30,700
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3 Geartronic (15 - 16) Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
€ 37,100
 BMW 125i Steptronic 5-door (16 - 17) BMW 125i
€ 30,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,100

ⓘ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 a little bigger in every dimension. It's 1.6 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the BMW 125i.
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
BMW 125i
57.4
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country D3 Geartronic (15 - 16)
70.2
80.4
55.9
Blueprint BMW 125i Steptronic 5-door (16 - 17)
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 Geartronic (15 - 16)
104.2
172
Blueprint BMW 125i Steptronic 5-door (16 - 17)
105.9
170.4
172 in
Length
170.4 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
BMW 125i
3510 lb
Curb Weight
3252 lb
4398 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4332 lb
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3 Geartronic (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
258 lb
7.35 %
BMW 125i Steptronic 5-door (16 - 17)

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-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
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
221 hp
at 5200 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
148 hp
221 hp
BMW 125i
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
236 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
BMW 125i

Performance

Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
BMW 125i
130 mph
Maximum Speed
151 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country D3

62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 125i

▶ REPLAY
23.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.71 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
23.72 lb/hp
14.71 lb/hp
BMW 125i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
BMW 125i
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
59 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 125i
51 mpg
city
33 mpg
64 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
963 mi
Range
567 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
963 mi
567 mi
BMW 125i
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
108 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
82.2 kWh
108 kWh
BMW 125i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
BMW 125i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
888 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft