The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 (14 - 16) vs. BMW 125i Steptronic (17 - 19)
€ 31,400
€ 38,400
€ 31,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 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 D4
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
170.4
172 in
Length
170.4 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
BMW 125i
3516 lb
Curb Weight
3252 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb
Weight Difference:
265 lb
7.54 %
General
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
BMW 125i
M
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
BMW 125i
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
D4204T14
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
187 hp
at 4250 rpm
Power
221 hp
at 5200 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
187 hp
221 hp
BMW 125i
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
295 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
BMW 125i
Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
BMW 125i
130 mph
Maximum Speed
151 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 125i
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18.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.71 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
18.8 lb/hp
14.71 lb/hp
BMW 125i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
BMW 125i
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
59 mpg
38 mpg
BMW 125i
53 mpg
city
32 mpg
62 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
932 mi
Range
521 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
932 mi
521 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).
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).
117.5 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
82.2 kWh
117.5 kWh
BMW 125i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
BMW 125i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
893 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
