The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 D2 (18 - 18) vs. BMW 125i (15 - 16)

€ 27,700
Volvo V40 D2 (18 - 18) Volvo V40 D2
€ 31,500
 BMW 125i (15 - 16) BMW 125i
€ 27,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,500

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same height, but the Volvo V40 D2 is 1.6 inches longer and 3.6 inches wider.
Volvo V40 D2
BMW 125i
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D2 (18 - 18)
73.1
80.4
55.9
Blueprint BMW 125i (15 - 16)
69.5
78.1
73.1 in
Width
69.5 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Volvo V40 D2 (18 - 18)
104.2
172
Blueprint BMW 125i (15 - 16)
105.9
170.4
172 in
Length
170.4 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 D2
BMW 125i
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4222 lb
Volvo V40 D2 (18 - 18)
Weight Difference:
287 lb
8.37 %
BMW 125i (15 - 16)

General

Volvo V40 D2
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 D2
BMW 125i
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
D4204T8
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
118 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V40 D2
118 hp
215 hp
BMW 125i
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Volvo V40 D2
207 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
BMW 125i

Performance

Volvo V40 D2
BMW 125i
118 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D2

62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 125i

▶ REPLAY
29.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.61 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2
29.05 lb/hp
14.61 lb/hp
BMW 125i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 D2
BMW 125i
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Volvo V40 D2
51 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 125i
41 mpg
city
27 mpg
59 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
541 mi
Range
490 mi
Volvo V40 D2
541 mi
490 mi
BMW 125i
Environmental Impact
94.6 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).
125 kWh
Volvo V40 D2
94.6 kWh
125 kWh
BMW 125i
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 D2
BMW 125i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
937 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