The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D2 Geartronic (18 - 18) vs. BMW 125i Steptronic (16 - 17)
€ 29,500
€ 36,300
€ 29,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ 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
73.1
80.4
55.9
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
104.2
172
105.9
170.4
172 in
Length
170.4 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 D2
BMW 125i
3477 lb
Curb Weight
3086 lb
4398 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb
Weight Difference:
390 lb
11.22 %
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
221 hp
at 5200 rpm
Volvo V40 D2
118 hp
221 hp
BMW 125i
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 1400 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
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 125i
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29.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.96 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2
29.47 lb/hp
13.96 lb/hp
BMW 125i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D2
BMW 125i
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Volvo V40 D2
52 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 125i
45 mpg
city
33 mpg
59 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
856 mi
Range
567 mi
Volvo V40 D2
856 mi
567 mi
BMW 125i
Environmental Impact
92.5 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 D2
92.5 kWh
108 kWh
BMW 125i
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
190 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D2
BMW 125i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
922 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
