The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D4 Geartronic (14 - 15) vs. BMW 125i Steptronic (17 - 19)
€ 31,800
€ 38,400
€ 31,800
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Volvo V40 D4 is 4 cm longer, 1.8 cm wider and 0.1 cm lower than the BMW 125i.
Volvo V40 D4
BMW 125i
1420
1783
2041
1421
1765
1984
1783 mm
Width
1765 mm
2041 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1984 mm
1420 mm
Height
1421 mm
2647
4369
2690
4329
4369 mm
Length
4329 mm
2647 mm
Wheelbase
2690 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 D4
BMW 125i
1615 kg
Kerb Weight
1475 kg
2025 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1965 kg
Weight Difference:
140 kg
8.67 %
General
Volvo V40 D4
BMW 125i
M
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D4
BMW 125i
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
D4204T14
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1969 CC
Engine Capacity
1998 CC
187 bhp
at 4250 rpm
Power
221 bhp
at 5200 rpm
Volvo V40 D4
187 bhp
221 bhp
BMW 125i
400 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
310 NM
at 1400 rpm
Volvo V40 D4
400 NM
310 NM
BMW 125i
Performance
Volvo V40 D4
BMW 125i
143 mph
Maximum Speed
151 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
100 m
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
85 m
0.000 sec
BMW 125i
▶ REPLAY
8.64 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.67 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 D4
8.64 kg/bhp
6.67 kg/bhp
BMW 125i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D4
BMW 125i
Fuel Economy
67 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Volvo V40 D4
67 mpg
46 mpg
BMW 125i
56 mpg
city
38 mpg
76 mpg
motorway
No data
62 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
917 mi
Range
521 mi
Volvo V40 D4
917 mi
521 mi
BMW 125i
Environmental Impact
86.4 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 D4
86.4 kWh
117.5 kWh
BMW 125i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
109 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D4
BMW 125i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
410 kg
Maximum Payload
490 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
360 L
1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1200 L
