The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 T4 (12 - 15) vs. BMW 125d (12 - 15)
€ 27,300
€ 32,800
€ 27,300
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 T4 is 1.8 inches longer and 0.7 inches wider.
Volvo V40 T4
BMW 125d
55.9
70.2
80.4
55.9
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
104.2
172
105.9
170.2
172 in
Length
170.2 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 T4
BMW 125d
3241 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4244 lb
Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %
General
Volvo V40 T4
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 T4
BMW 125d
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW
B4164T
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
178 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
Volvo V40 T4
178 hp
215 hp
BMW 125d
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 T4
177 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 125d
Performance
Volvo V40 T4
BMW 125d
140 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 125d
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18.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.07 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T4
18.21 lb/hp
15.07 lb/hp
BMW 125d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 T4
BMW 125d
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Volvo V40 T4
43 mpg
48 mpg
BMW 125d
34 mpg
city
39 mpg
50 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
700 mi
Range
659 mi
Volvo V40 T4
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).
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 T4
104.1 kWh
100.7 kWh
BMW 125d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 T4
BMW 125d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
970 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
