The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 116i Automatic (09 - 12) vs. Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (16 - 18)
€ 24,300
€ 33,500
€ 24,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. Both cars are the same height, but the BMW 116i is 5.2 inches shorter and 4.3 inches narrower.
BMW 116i
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
55.9
68.8
76.1
55.9
73.1
80.4
68.8 in
Width
73.1 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
104.7
166.9
104.2
172
166.9 in
Length
172 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 116i
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
2976 lb
Curb Weight
3479 lb
3913 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4420 lb
Weight Difference:
503 lb
14.46 %
General
BMW 116i
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
E81
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 116i
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
D4204T14
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
120 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 4250 rpm
BMW 116i
120 hp
197 hp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
136 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 116i
136 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Performance
BMW 116i
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
126 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 116i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
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24.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.66 lb/hp
BMW 116i
24.8 lb/hp
17.66 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 116i
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
62 mpg
BMW 116i
36 mpg
62 mpg
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
27 mpg
city
56 mpg
No data
highway
65 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
499 mi
Range
1014 mi
BMW 116i
499 mi
1014 mi
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Environmental Impact
125 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).
78.2 kWh
BMW 116i
125 kWh
78.2 kWh
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 116i
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
941 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
