The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance (15 - 16) vs. BMW 118i Automatic 5-door (11 - 13)
€ 34,500
€ 30,800
€ 34,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.8 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the BMW 118i.
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
BMW 118i
57.4
70.2
80.4
55.9
69.5
78.1
70.2 in
Width
69.5 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
57.4 in
Height
55.9 in
104.2
172
105.9
170.2
172 in
Length
170.2 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
BMW 118i
3516 lb
Curb Weight
3064 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4068 lb
Weight Difference:
452 lb
12.85 %
General
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
BMW 118i
M
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
BMW 118i
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
D4204T14
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
197 hp
at 4250 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4800 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
197 hp
168 hp
BMW 118i
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
325 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
BMW 118i
Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
BMW 118i
130 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118i
▶ REPLAY
17.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.24 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
17.85 lb/hp
18.24 lb/hp
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
59 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 118i
53 mpg
city
32 mpg
62 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
963 mi
Range
557 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
963 mi
557 mi
BMW 118i
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
109.9 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
82.2 kWh
109.9 kWh
BMW 118i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
BMW 118i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
893 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
