The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 125d (12 - 15) vs. Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (16 - 18)
€ 32,800

€ 33,500

€ 32,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,500
ⓘ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 125d is 1.8 inches shorter and 3.6 inches narrower.
BMW 125d
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
55.9
69.5
78.1
55.9
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
105.9
170.2
104.2
172
170.2 in
Length
172 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 125d
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
3241 lb
Curb Weight
3479 lb
4244 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4420 lb

Weight Difference:
238 lb
6.84 %

General
BMW 125d
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
F21
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 125d
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
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
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 4250 rpm
BMW 125d
215 hp
197 hp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 125d
332 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Performance
BMW 125d
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
149 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 125d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
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15.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.66 lb/hp
BMW 125d
15.07 lb/hp
17.66 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 125d
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
62 mpg
BMW 125d
48 mpg
62 mpg
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
39 mpg
city
56 mpg
No data
highway
65 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
659 mi
Range
1014 mi
BMW 125d
659 mi
1014 mi
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
78.2 kWh
BMW 125d
100.7 kWh
78.2 kWh
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 125d
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
941 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft








34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft