The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d BluePerformance xDrive (12 - 15) vs. Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16)
€ 31,800
€ 39,100
€ 31,800
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 a little. Both cars are the same height, but the BMW 120d BluePerformance is 1.8 inches shorter and 0.7 inches narrower.
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
55.9
69.5
78.1
55.9
70.2
80.4
69.5 in
Width
70.2 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 120d BluePerformance
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3488 lb
4310 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
181 lb
5.19 %
General
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
F21
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
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
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
250 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 120d BluePerformance
181 hp
250 hp
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 120d BluePerformance
280 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Performance
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
140 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d BluePerformance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
▶ REPLAY
18.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.95 lb/hp
BMW 120d BluePerformance
18.27 lb/hp
13.95 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
40 mpg
BMW 120d BluePerformance
50 mpg
40 mpg
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
41 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
49 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
687 mi
Range
653 mi
BMW 120d BluePerformance
687 mi
653 mi
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
111.8 kWh
BMW 120d BluePerformance
96.7 kWh
111.8 kWh
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
922 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
