The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118i Automatic (11 - 13) vs. Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (16 - 18)
€ 30,100
€ 35,400
€ 30,100
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 118i is 1.8 inches shorter and 3.6 inches narrower.
BMW 118i
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
170.2
104.2
172
170.2 in
Length
172 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 118i
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
3064 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4068 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4464 lb
Weight Difference:
496 lb
13.93 %
General
BMW 118i
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
F21
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 118i
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Straight-four gasoline 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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 4250 rpm
BMW 118i
168 hp
197 hp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 118i
184 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Performance
BMW 118i
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
138 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
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18.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.07 lb/hp
BMW 118i
18.24 lb/hp
18.07 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118i
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
56 mpg
BMW 118i
41 mpg
56 mpg
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
32 mpg
city
47 mpg
No data
highway
64 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
557 mi
Range
917 mi
BMW 118i
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 118i
109.9 kWh
86.4 kWh
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118i
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1003 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
