The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic (17 - 19) vs. Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (16 - 18)

€ 37,300
BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic (17 - 19) BMW 120d
€ 41,200
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (16 - 18) Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
€ 37,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,200

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 120d is 1.6 inches shorter and 3.6 inches narrower.
BMW 120d
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic (17 - 19)
69.5
78.1
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (16 - 18)
73.1
80.4
69.5 in
Width
73.1 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic (17 - 19)
105.9
170.4
Blueprint Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (16 - 18)
104.2
172
170.4 in
Length
172 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 120d
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
3362 lb
Curb Weight
3488 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4409 lb
BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic (17 - 19)
Weight Difference:
126 lb
3.61 %
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (16 - 18)

General

BMW 120d
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 120d
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
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
250 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 120d
187 hp
250 hp
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW 120d
295 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance

Performance

BMW 120d
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
138 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

308 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d

62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance

 REPLAY
17.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.95 lb/hp
BMW 120d
17.98 lb/hp
13.95 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 120d
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
40 mpg
BMW 120d
55 mpg
40 mpg
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
46 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
49 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
751 mi
Range
653 mi
BMW 120d
751 mi
653 mi
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
111.8 kWh
BMW 120d
88.5 kWh
111.8 kWh
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 120d
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1047 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