The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S60 T8 Twin Engine Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (19 - 20) vs. BMW 318i Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 60,000

€ 28,900

€ 60,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo S60 T8 Twin Engine Polestar Performance is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 9.5 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 0.6 inches taller than the BMW 318i.
Volvo S60 T8 Twin Engine Polestar Performance
BMW 318i
56.6
72.8
80.3
55.9
71.5
78.3
72.8 in
Width
71.5 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
56.6 in
Height
55.9 in
113.1
187.4
108.7
178
187.4 in
Length
178 in
113.1 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo S60 T8 Twin Engine Polestar Performance
BMW 318i
4478 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
5512 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb

Weight Difference:
1248 lb
27.87 %

General
Volvo S60 T8 Twin Engine Polestar Performance
BMW 318i
Z
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo S60 T8 Twin Engine Polestar Performance
BMW 318i
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N46
B4204T48
Engine Code
N46-B20

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
399 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
127 hp
at 5750 rpm
Volvo S60 T8 Twin Engine Polestar Performance
399 hp
127 hp
BMW 318i
494 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 3250 rpm
Volvo S60 T8 Twin Engine Polestar Performance
494 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
BMW 318i
Performance
Volvo S60 T8 Twin Engine Polestar Performance
BMW 318i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S60 T8 Twin Engine Polestar Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 318i
▶ REPLAY
11.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.43 lb/hp
Volvo S60 T8 Twin Engine Polestar Performance
11.22 lb/hp
25.43 lb/hp
BMW 318i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S60 T8 Twin Engine Polestar Performance
BMW 318i
Fuel Economy
131 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Volvo S60 T8 Twin Engine Polestar Performance
131 mpg
30 mpg
BMW 318i
No data
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
2071 mi
Range
495 mi
Volvo S60 T8 Twin Engine Polestar Performance
2071 mi
495 mi
BMW 318i
Environmental Impact
34.1 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).
149.7 kWh
Volvo S60 T8 Twin Engine Polestar Performance
34.1 kWh
149.7 kWh
BMW 318i
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 4
58 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S60 T8 Twin Engine Polestar Performance
BMW 318i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1034 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
11 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data