The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3 Geartronic (17 - 18) vs. BMW 125i Steptronic 5-door (16 - 17)
€ 32,100
€ 37,100
€ 32,100
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 slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 4.1 cm longer, 9.2 cm wider and 3.7 cm taller than the BMW 125i.
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
BMW 125i
1458
1857
2041
1421
1765
1984
1857 mm
Width
1765 mm
2041 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1984 mm
1458 mm
Height
1421 mm
2646
4370
2690
4329
4370 mm
Length
4329 mm
2646 mm
Wheelbase
2690 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
BMW 125i
1592 kg
Kerb Weight
1475 kg
1995 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1965 kg
Weight Difference:
117 kg
7.35 %
General
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
BMW 125i
M
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
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 petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
D5204T6
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1969 CC
Engine Capacity
1998 CC
148 bhp
at 3750 rpm
Power
221 bhp
at 5200 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
148 bhp
221 bhp
BMW 125i
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
310 NM
at 1400 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
320 NM
310 NM
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
mph
118 m
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
85 m
0.000 sec
BMW 125i
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10.76 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.67 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
10.76 kg/bhp
6.67 kg/bhp
BMW 125i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
BMW 125i
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
69 mpg
50 mpg
BMW 125i
60 mpg
city
39 mpg
74 mpg
motorway
No data
62 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
940 mi
Range
567 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
940 mi
567 mi
BMW 125i
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
108 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
84.3 kWh
108 kWh
BMW 125i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
109 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
130 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
BMW 125i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
403 kg
Maximum Payload
490 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
360 L








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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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