The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 T3 Geartronic (16 - 18) vs. BMW 125i Automatic 5-door (12 - 12)
€ 28,600
€ 35,100
€ 28,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,100
ⓘ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 T3 is 1.8 inches longer and 3.6 inches wider.
Volvo V40 T3
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
170.2
172 in
Length
170.2 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 T3
BMW 125i
3426 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4178 lb
Weight Difference:
251 lb
7.33 %
General
Volvo V40 T3
BMW 125i
M
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 T3
BMW 125i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
B4154T4
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
150 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V40 T3
150 hp
215 hp
BMW 125i
184 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Volvo V40 T3
184 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
BMW 125i
Performance
Volvo V40 T3
BMW 125i
130 mph
Maximum Speed
151 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 125i
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22.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.77 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T3
22.84 lb/hp
14.77 lb/hp
BMW 125i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 T3
BMW 125i
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Volvo V40 T3
43 mpg
37 mpg
BMW 125i
32 mpg
city
29 mpg
52 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
700 mi
Range
505 mi
Volvo V40 T3
700 mi
505 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).
121.2 kWh
Volvo V40 T3
104.1 kWh
121.2 kWh
BMW 125i
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 T3
BMW 125i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
906 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















