The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 T2 Geartronic (16 - 18) vs. BMW 125i Steptronic (12 - 15)
€ 25,600
€ 34,300
€ 25,600
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 slightly. The Volvo V40 T2 is 4.6 cm longer, 9.2 cm wider and 0.1 cm lower than the BMW 125i.
Volvo V40 T2
BMW 125i
1420
1857
2041
1421
1765
1984
1857 mm
Width
1765 mm
2041 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1984 mm
1420 mm
Height
1421 mm
2647
4370
2690
4324
4370 mm
Length
4324 mm
2647 mm
Wheelbase
2690 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 T2
BMW 125i
1554 kg
Kerb Weight
1445 kg
1965 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1900 kg
Weight Difference:
109 kg
7.01 %
General
Volvo V40 T2
BMW 125i
M
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 T2
BMW 125i
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
B4154T5
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1498 CC
Engine Capacity
1997 CC
120 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
215 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V40 T2
120 bhp
215 bhp
BMW 125i
220 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
310 NM
at 1350 rpm
Volvo V40 T2
220 NM
310 NM
BMW 125i
Performance
Volvo V40 T2
BMW 125i
118 mph
Maximum Speed
151 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
136 m
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
86 m
0.000 sec
BMW 125i
▶ REPLAY
12.95 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.72 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 T2
12.95 kg/bhp
6.72 kg/bhp
BMW 125i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 T2
BMW 125i
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Volvo V40 T2
51 mpg
45 mpg
BMW 125i
39 mpg
city
33 mpg
63 mpg
motorway
No data
62 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
700 mi
Range
513 mi
Volvo V40 T2
700 mi
513 mi
BMW 125i
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
119.4 kWh
Volvo V40 T2
104.1 kWh
119.4 kWh
BMW 125i
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
129 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
148 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 T2
BMW 125i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
411 kg
Maximum Payload
455 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
360 L
1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1200 L
