The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118i Automatic (04 - 07) vs. Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (16 - 18)
€ 25,100
€ 33,500
€ 25,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The BMW 118i is 5.6 inches shorter, 4.2 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance.
BMW 118i
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
56.3
68.9
76.1
55.9
73.1
80.4
68.9 in
Width
73.1 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
56.3 in
Height
55.9 in
104.7
166.4
104.2
172
166.4 in
Length
172 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 118i
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
2943 lb
Curb Weight
3479 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4420 lb
Weight Difference:
536 lb
15.41 %
General
BMW 118i
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
E87
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 118i
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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
127 hp
at 5750 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 4250 rpm
BMW 118i
127 hp
197 hp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
133 lb‑ft
at 3250 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 118i
133 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Performance
BMW 118i
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
127 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
10.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
459 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
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23.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.66 lb/hp
BMW 118i
23.17 lb/hp
17.66 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118i
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
62 mpg
BMW 118i
30 mpg
62 mpg
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
22 mpg
city
56 mpg
No data
highway
65 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
398 mi
Range
1014 mi
BMW 118i
398 mi
1014 mi
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Environmental Impact
147.7 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 118i
147.7 kWh
78.2 kWh
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118i
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
941 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
