The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118i Automatic 5-door (07 - 11) vs. Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16)
€ 26,900
€ 39,100
€ 26,900
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 slightly. Both cars are the same height, but the BMW 118i is 5.1 inches shorter and 1.4 inches narrower.
BMW 118i
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
55.9
68.8
76.1
55.9
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
104.7
166.9
104.2
172
166.9 in
Length
172 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 118i
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
3031 lb
Curb Weight
3488 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
456 lb
13.07 %
General
BMW 118i
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
E87
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 118i
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
B4204T11
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
250 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 118i
141 hp
250 hp
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 118i
140 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Performance
BMW 118i
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
130 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
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21.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.95 lb/hp
BMW 118i
21.5 lb/hp
13.95 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118i
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
40 mpg
BMW 118i
36 mpg
40 mpg
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
27 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
49 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
499 mi
Range
653 mi
BMW 118i
499 mi
653 mi
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Environmental Impact
125 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 118i
125 kWh
111.8 kWh
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118i
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
922 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
