The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D2 Geartronic (15 - 16) vs. BMW 125i Automatic (12 - 12)
€ 27,700
€ 34,300
€ 27,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same height, but the Volvo V40 D2 is 1.8 inches longer and 0.7 inches wider.
Volvo V40 D2
BMW 125i
55.9
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
55.9 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 D2
BMW 125i
3477 lb
Curb Weight
3164 lb
4398 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
313 lb
9 %
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 automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic 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
151 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 125i
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29.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.72 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2
29.47 lb/hp
14.72 lb/hp
BMW 125i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D2
BMW 125i
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Volvo V40 D2
62 mpg
37 mpg
BMW 125i
53 mpg
city
28 mpg
69 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
1014 mi
Range
505 mi
Volvo V40 D2
1014 mi
505 mi
BMW 125i
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
121.2 kWh
Volvo V40 D2
78.2 kWh
121.2 kWh
BMW 125i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
163 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D2
BMW 125i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
922 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









