The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 D4 (16 - 18) vs. BMW 125d Steptronic (12 - 15)

€ 32,300
Volvo V40 D4 (16 - 18) Volvo V40 D4
€ 34,900
 BMW 125d Steptronic (12 - 15) BMW 125d
€ 32,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,900

ⓘ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 D4 is 1.8 inches longer and 3.6 inches wider.
Volvo V40 D4
BMW 125d
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 (16 - 18)
73.1
80.4
55.9
Blueprint BMW 125d Steptronic (12 - 15)
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 D4 (16 - 18)
104.2
172
Blueprint BMW 125d Steptronic (12 - 15)
105.9
170.2
172 in
Length
170.2 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 D4
BMW 125d
3479 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
4420 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4277 lb
Volvo V40 D4 (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
205 lb
5.89 %
BMW 125d Steptronic (12 - 15)

General

Volvo V40 D4
BMW 125d
M
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 D4
BMW 125d
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
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
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
Volvo V40 D4
187 hp
215 hp
BMW 125d
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 D4
295 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 125d

Performance

Volvo V40 D4
BMW 125d
143 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D4

62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 125d

▶ REPLAY
18.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.23 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4
18.6 lb/hp
15.23 lb/hp
BMW 125d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 D4
BMW 125d
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Volvo V40 D4
62 mpg
50 mpg
BMW 125d
56 mpg
city
41 mpg
65 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
1014 mi
Range
687 mi
Volvo V40 D4
1014 mi
687 mi
BMW 125d
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).
96.7 kWh
Volvo V40 D4
78.2 kWh
96.7 kWh
BMW 125d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 D4
BMW 125d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
941 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