The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 125i Steptronic 5-door (12 - 15) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance (17 - 18)
€ 35,000

€ 35,000

€ 35,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 125i is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 1.8 inches shorter, 3.6 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance.
BMW 125i
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
55.9
69.5
78.1
57.4
73.1
80.4
69.5 in
Width
73.1 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
55.9 in
Height
57.4 in
105.9
170.2
104.2
172
170.2 in
Length
172 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 125i
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
4200 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb

Weight Difference:
320 lb
9.1 %

General
BMW 125i
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
F20
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 125i
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
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 5000 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 125i
215 hp
197 hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
229 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 125i
229 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Performance
BMW 125i
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
151 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 125i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
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14.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.85 lb/hp
BMW 125i
14.87 lb/hp
17.85 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 125i
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
59 mpg
BMW 125i
37 mpg
59 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
28 mpg
city
53 mpg
No data
highway
62 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
513 mi
Range
963 mi
BMW 125i
513 mi
963 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
82.2 kWh
BMW 125i
119.4 kWh
82.2 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 125i
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
893 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft








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