The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance (17 - 18) vs. BMW 120d BluePerformance (12 - 15)
€ 35,000

€ 29,800

€ 35,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,800
ⓘ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, 3.6 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the BMW 120d BluePerformance.
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
BMW 120d BluePerformance
57.4
73.1
80.4
55.9
69.5
78.1
73.1 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 120d BluePerformance
3516 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb

Weight Difference:
375 lb
10.66 %

General
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
BMW 120d BluePerformance
M
Generation
F21
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 BluePerformance
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
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
197 hp
181 hp
BMW 120d BluePerformance
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
325 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
BMW 120d BluePerformance
130 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d BluePerformance
▶ REPLAY
17.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.36 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
17.85 lb/hp
17.36 lb/hp
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
59 mpg
55 mpg
BMW 120d BluePerformance
53 mpg
city
44 mpg
62 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
963 mi
Range
751 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
963 mi
751 mi
BMW 120d BluePerformance
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).
88.5 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
82.2 kWh
88.5 kWh
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
BMW 120d BluePerformance
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
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