The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 120d Automatic (04 - 07) vs. Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16)

€ 28,500
BMW 120d Automatic (04 - 07) BMW 120d
€ 34,900
 Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16) Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
€ 28,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,900

ⓘ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. The BMW 120d is 5.6 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance.
BMW 120d
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
56.3
Blueprint BMW 120d Automatic (04 - 07)
68.9
76.1
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16)
70.2
80.4
68.9 in
Width
70.2 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
56.3 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint BMW 120d Automatic (04 - 07)
104.7
166.4
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16)
104.2
172
166.4 in
Length
172 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 120d
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
3142 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4464 lb
BMW 120d Automatic (04 - 07)
Weight Difference:
419 lb
11.77 %
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16)

General

BMW 120d
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
E87
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 120d
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
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 4250 rpm
BMW 120d
161 hp
197 hp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 120d
251 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance

Performance

BMW 120d
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
135 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d

62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance

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19.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.07 lb/hp
BMW 120d
19.52 lb/hp
18.07 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 120d
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
56 mpg
BMW 120d
36 mpg
56 mpg
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
27 mpg
city
47 mpg
No data
highway
64 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
471 mi
Range
917 mi
BMW 120d
471 mi
917 mi
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Environmental Impact
135.8 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).
86.4 kWh
BMW 120d
135.8 kWh
86.4 kWh
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 120d
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft