The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 116i Steptronic (13 - 15) vs. Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16)
€ 27,300
€ 34,900
€ 27,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,900
ⓘ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. The BMW 116i is 4.5 cm shorter, 1.8 cm narrower and 0.1 cm taller than the Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance.
BMW 116i
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
1421
1765
1984
1420
1783
2041
1765 mm
Width
1783 mm
1984 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2041 mm
1421 mm
Height
1420 mm
2690
4324
2647
4369
4324 mm
Length
4369 mm
2690 mm
Wheelbase
2647 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 116i
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
1390 kg
Kerb Weight
1615 kg
1845 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2025 kg
Weight Difference:
225 kg
13.93 %
General
BMW 116i
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
F21
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 116i
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Straight-four petrol 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
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1969 CC
134 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
197 bhp
at 4250 rpm
BMW 116i
134 bhp
197 bhp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
220 NM
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
440 NM
at 1750 rpm
BMW 116i
220 NM
440 NM
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
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
121 m
0.000 sec
BMW 116i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
100 m
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
▶ REPLAY
10.37 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.2 kg/bhp
BMW 116i
10.37 kg/bhp
8.2 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 116i
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
67 mpg
BMW 116i
49 mpg
67 mpg
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
38 mpg
city
56 mpg
No data
motorway
76 mpg
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
62 L
557 mi
Range
917 mi
BMW 116i
557 mi
917 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).
86.4 kWh
BMW 116i
109.9 kWh
86.4 kWh
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
134 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
109 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 116i
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
455 kg
Maximum Payload
410 kg
360 L
Boot Capacity
335 L








1200 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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