The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..) vs. Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16)
€ 38,400

€ 39,100

€ 38,400
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. The BMW 120d is 5 cm shorter, 1.6 cm wider and 1.4 cm taller than the Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance.
BMW 120d
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
1434
1799
2081
1420
1783
2041
1799 mm
Width
1783 mm
2081 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2041 mm
1434 mm
Height
1420 mm
2670
4319
2647
4369
4319 mm
Length
4369 mm
2670 mm
Wheelbase
2647 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
1590 kg
Kerb Weight
1582 kg
2065 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2000 kg

Weight Difference:
8 kg
0.5 %

General
BMW 120d
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
F40
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
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 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 T5 Polestar Performance
400 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 1500 rpm
BMW 120d
400 NM
400 NM
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Performance
BMW 120d
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
143 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
97 m
0.000 sec

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

Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
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8.5 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.33 kg/bhp
BMW 120d
8.5 kg/bhp
6.33 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
63 mpg
combined
48 mpg
BMW 120d
63 mpg
48 mpg
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
55 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
motorway
59 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
62 L
690 mi
Range
653 mi
BMW 120d
690 mi
653 mi
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
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
92.5 kWh
111.8 kWh
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
139 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
137 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
475 kg
Maximum Payload
418 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
335 L







1200 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1032 L