The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S60 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (19 - 20) vs. BMW 318i (15 - 18)
€ 47,200

€ 33,400

€ 47,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo S60 T5 Polestar Performance is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 5 inches longer, 1.5 inches wider and 0.3 inches taller than the BMW 318i.
Volvo S60 T5 Polestar Performance
BMW 318i
56.6
72.8
80.3
56.3
71.3
80
72.8 in
Width
71.3 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
56.6 in
Height
56.3 in
113.1
187.4
110.6
182.4
187.4 in
Length
182.4 in
113.1 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo S60 T5 Polestar Performance
BMW 318i
3697 lb
Curb Weight
3252 lb
4828 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4354 lb

Weight Difference:
445 lb
12.04 %

General
Volvo S60 T5 Polestar Performance
BMW 318i
Z
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo S60 T5 Polestar Performance
BMW 318i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B38
B4204T26
Engine Code
B38-B15
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
250 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
Volvo S60 T5 Polestar Performance
250 hp
134 hp
BMW 318i
295 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Volvo S60 T5 Polestar Performance
295 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
BMW 318i
Performance
Volvo S60 T5 Polestar Performance
BMW 318i
149 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S60 T5 Polestar Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 318i
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14.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.27 lb/hp
Volvo S60 T5 Polestar Performance
14.79 lb/hp
24.27 lb/hp
BMW 318i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S60 T5 Polestar Performance
BMW 318i
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Volvo S60 T5 Polestar Performance
36 mpg
46 mpg
BMW 318i
26 mpg
city
37 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
565 mi
Range
731 mi
Volvo S60 T5 Polestar Performance
565 mi
731 mi
BMW 318i
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).
96.6 kWh
Volvo S60 T5 Polestar Performance
125 kWh
96.6 kWh
BMW 318i
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
259 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S60 T5 Polestar Performance
BMW 318i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1131 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data