The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118d xDrive (17 - 19) vs. Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (16 - 18)
€ 32,000
€ 35,400
€ 32,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,400
ⓘ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 1.6 inches shorter and 3.6 inches narrower.
BMW 118d
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
55.9
69.5
78.1
55.9
73.1
80.4
69.5 in
Width
73.1 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
105.9
170.4
104.2
172
170.4 in
Length
172 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 118d
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4464 lb
Weight Difference:
265 lb
7.44 %
General
BMW 118d
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
F21
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual 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
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 4250 rpm
BMW 118d
148 hp
197 hp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 118d
236 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Performance
BMW 118d
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
130 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
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22.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.07 lb/hp
BMW 118d
22.27 lb/hp
18.07 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118d
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
56 mpg
BMW 118d
55 mpg
56 mpg
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
46 mpg
city
47 mpg
No data
highway
64 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
751 mi
Range
917 mi
BMW 118d
751 mi
917 mi
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Environmental Impact
88.5 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 118d
88.5 kWh
86.4 kWh
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118d
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
