The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d Automatic 5-door (07 - 11) vs. Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (16 - 18)
€ 30,900
€ 35,400
€ 30,900
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 considerably. Both cars are the same height, but the BMW 120d is 5.2 inches shorter and 4.3 inches narrower.
BMW 120d
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
55.9
68.8
76.1
55.9
73.1
80.4
68.8 in
Width
73.1 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 120d
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4134 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4464 lb
Weight Difference:
364 lb
10.22 %
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
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 4250 rpm
BMW 120d
175 hp
197 hp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 120d
258 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Performance
BMW 120d
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
140 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
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18.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.07 lb/hp
BMW 120d
18.27 lb/hp
18.07 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
56 mpg
BMW 120d
44 mpg
56 mpg
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
35 mpg
city
47 mpg
No data
highway
64 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
598 mi
Range
917 mi
BMW 120d
598 mi
917 mi
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Environmental Impact
109.1 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 120d
109.1 kWh
86.4 kWh
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
225 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
