The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 118d Automatic 5-door (07 - 11) vs. Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16)

€ 28,400
BMW 118d Automatic 5-door (07 - 11) BMW 118d
€ 34,900
 Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16) Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
€ 28,400
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 slightly. Both cars are the same height, but the BMW 118d is 5.1 inches shorter and 1.4 inches narrower.
BMW 118d
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
55.9
Blueprint BMW 118d Automatic 5-door (07 - 11)
68.8
76.1
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16)
70.2
80.4
68.8 in
Width
70.2 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint BMW 118d Automatic 5-door (07 - 11)
104.7
166.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16)
104.2
172
166.9 in
Length
172 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 118d
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
3131 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4090 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4464 lb
BMW 118d Automatic 5-door (07 - 11)
Weight Difference:
430 lb
12.08 %
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16)

General

BMW 118d
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
E87
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 118d
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Straight-four diesel 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
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 4250 rpm
BMW 118d
141 hp
197 hp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 118d
221 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance

Performance

BMW 118d
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
130 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118d

62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance

▶ REPLAY
22.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.07 lb/hp
BMW 118d
22.21 lb/hp
18.07 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 118d
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
56 mpg
BMW 118d
44 mpg
56 mpg
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
35 mpg
city
47 mpg
No data
highway
64 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
598 mi
Range
917 mi
BMW 118d
598 mi
917 mi
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Environmental Impact
109.1 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).
86.4 kWh
BMW 118d
109.1 kWh
86.4 kWh
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 118d
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
959 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft