The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120i Automatic (07 - 12) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16)
€ 28,600
€ 36,400
€ 28,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 120i is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 5.2 inches shorter, 1.4 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance.
BMW 120i
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
55.9
68.8
76.1
57.4
70.2
80.4
68.8 in
Width
70.2 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
55.9 in
Height
57.4 in
104.7
166.9
104.2
172
166.9 in
Length
172 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120i
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
3053 lb
Curb Weight
3605 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb
Weight Difference:
551 lb
15.29 %
General
BMW 120i
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
E81
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 120i
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 4250 rpm
BMW 120i
168 hp
197 hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 120i
155 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Performance
BMW 120i
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
138 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
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18.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.3 lb/hp
BMW 120i
18.17 lb/hp
18.3 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120i
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
55 mpg
BMW 120i
36 mpg
55 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
26 mpg
city
47 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
499 mi
Range
896 mi
BMW 120i
499 mi
896 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Environmental Impact
125 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).
88.5 kWh
BMW 120i
125 kWh
88.5 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120i
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
849 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
