The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance (17 - 18) vs. BMW 120d (07 - 12)
€ 35,000
€ 28,100
€ 35,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,100
ⓘ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 considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 5.2 inches longer, 4.3 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the BMW 120d.
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
BMW 120d
57.4
73.1
80.4
55.9
68.8
76.1
73.1 in
Width
68.8 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
57.4 in
Height
55.9 in
104.2
172
104.7
166.9
172 in
Length
166.9 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
BMW 120d
3516 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4112 lb
Weight Difference:
342 lb
9.73 %
General
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
BMW 120d
M
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
BMW 120d
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
D4204T14
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
197 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
197 hp
175 hp
BMW 120d
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
325 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW 120d
Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
BMW 120d
130 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
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17.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.14 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
17.85 lb/hp
18.14 lb/hp
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
59 mpg
50 mpg
BMW 120d
53 mpg
city
40 mpg
62 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
963 mi
Range
674 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
963 mi
674 mi
BMW 120d
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).
96.7 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
82.2 kWh
96.7 kWh
BMW 120d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
BMW 120d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
893 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
