The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 116i Steptronic (13 - 15) vs. Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (15 - 16)
€ 27,300
€ 33,000
€ 27,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,000
ⓘ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 BMW 116i is 1.8 inches shorter and 0.7 inches narrower.
BMW 116i
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
55.9
69.5
78.1
55.9
70.2
80.4
69.5 in
Width
70.2 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
105.9
170.2
104.2
172
170.2 in
Length
172 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 116i
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
3064 lb
Curb Weight
3479 lb
4068 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4420 lb
Weight Difference:
414 lb
11.9 %
General
BMW 116i
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
F21
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 116i
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
D4204T14
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 4250 rpm
BMW 116i
134 hp
197 hp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
162 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 116i
162 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Performance
BMW 116i
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
130 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 116i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
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22.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.66 lb/hp
BMW 116i
22.87 lb/hp
17.66 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 116i
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
62 mpg
BMW 116i
41 mpg
62 mpg
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
32 mpg
city
56 mpg
No data
highway
65 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
557 mi
Range
1014 mi
BMW 116i
557 mi
1014 mi
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Environmental Impact
109.9 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
109.9 kWh
78.2 kWh
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 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
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
941 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
