The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 T3 (15 - 16) vs. BMW 125d (12 - 15)

€ 25,400
Volvo V40 T3 (15 - 16) Volvo V40 T3
€ 32,800
 BMW 125d (12 - 15) BMW 125d
€ 25,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,800

ⓘ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 T3 is 1.8 inches longer and 0.7 inches wider.
Volvo V40 T3
BMW 125d
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 T3 (15 - 16)
70.2
80.4
55.9
Blueprint BMW 125d (12 - 15)
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
Blueprint Volvo V40 T3 (15 - 16)
104.2
172
Blueprint BMW 125d (12 - 15)
105.9
170.2
172 in
Length
170.2 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 T3
BMW 125d
3408 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4244 lb
Volvo V40 T3 (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
168 lb
4.93 %
BMW 125d (12 - 15)

General

Volvo V40 T3
BMW 125d
M
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 T3
BMW 125d
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
BMW
B4204T37
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
150 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
Volvo V40 T3
150 hp
215 hp
BMW 125d
184 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 T3
184 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 125d

Performance

Volvo V40 T3
BMW 125d
130 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T3

62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 125d

▶ REPLAY
22.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.07 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T3
22.72 lb/hp
15.07 lb/hp
BMW 125d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 T3
BMW 125d
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Volvo V40 T3
43 mpg
48 mpg
BMW 125d
32 mpg
city
39 mpg
52 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
700 mi
Range
659 mi
Volvo V40 T3
700 mi
659 mi
BMW 125d
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).
100.7 kWh
Volvo V40 T3
104.1 kWh
100.7 kWh
BMW 125d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 T3
BMW 125d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
924 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