The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d Steptronic (15 - 16) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (15 - 16)
€ 32,500

€ 41,900

€ 32,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 120d is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 4.1 cm shorter, 1.8 cm narrower and 3.7 cm lower than the Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance.
BMW 120d
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
1421
1765
1984
1458
1783
2041
1765 mm
Width
1783 mm
1984 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2041 mm
1421 mm
Height
1458 mm
2690
4329
2646
4370
4329 mm
Length
4370 mm
2690 mm
Wheelbase
2646 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
1460 kg
Kerb Weight
1643 kg
1950 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2055 kg

Weight Difference:
183 kg
11.14 %

General
BMW 120d
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
F21
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 120d
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
B4204T11
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
1969 CC
187 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
250 bhp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 120d
187 bhp
250 bhp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
400 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 1500 rpm
BMW 120d
400 NM
400 NM
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Performance
BMW 120d
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
142 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
97 m
0.000 sec

BMW 120d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
85 m
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
▶ REPLAY
7.81 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.57 kg/bhp
BMW 120d
7.81 kg/bhp
6.57 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
72 mpg
combined
44 mpg
BMW 120d
72 mpg
44 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
61 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
motorway
54 mpg
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
57 L
828 mi
Range
554 mi
BMW 120d
828 mi
554 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Environmental Impact
80.3 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).
121.2 kWh
BMW 120d
80.3 kWh
121.2 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
103 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
149 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
490 kg
Maximum Payload
412 kg
360 L
Boot Capacity
335 L








1200 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1032 L