The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118d xDrive (13 - 15) vs. Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16)
€ 30,600

€ 39,100

€ 30,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,100
ⓘ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 118d is 4.5 cm shorter, 1.8 cm narrower and 0.1 cm taller than the Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance.
BMW 118d
Volvo V40 T5 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 118d
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
1485 kg
Kerb Weight
1582 kg
1940 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2000 kg

Weight Difference:
97 kg
6.13 %

General
BMW 118d
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
F21
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 118d
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
B4204T11
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
1969 CC
141 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
250 bhp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 118d
141 bhp
250 bhp
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 1500 rpm
BMW 118d
320 NM
400 NM
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Performance
BMW 118d
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
130 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
124 m
0.000 sec

BMW 118d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
88 m
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
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10.53 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.33 kg/bhp
BMW 118d
10.53 kg/bhp
6.33 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118d
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
48 mpg
BMW 118d
59 mpg
48 mpg
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
50 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
motorway
59 mpg
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
62 L
673 mi
Range
653 mi
BMW 118d
673 mi
653 mi
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
111.8 kWh
BMW 118d
98.8 kWh
111.8 kWh
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
126 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
137 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118d
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
455 kg
Maximum Payload
418 kg
360 L
Boot Capacity
335 L








1200 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1032 L