The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance (17 - 18) vs. BMW 120i Steptronic 5-door (17 - 19)
€ 35,000
€ 34,000
€ 35,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,000
ⓘ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 1.6 inches longer, 3.6 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the BMW 120i.
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
BMW 120i
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
170.4
172 in
Length
170.4 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
BMW 120i
3516 lb
Curb Weight
3208 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4288 lb
Weight Difference:
309 lb
8.79 %
General
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
BMW 120i
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 120i
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
2 L / 98 cu in
197 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
197 hp
181 hp
BMW 120i
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
325 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 120i
Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
BMW 120i
130 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
▶ REPLAY
17.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.72 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
17.85 lb/hp
17.72 lb/hp
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
59 mpg
40 mpg
BMW 120i
53 mpg
city
32 mpg
62 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
963 mi
Range
547 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
963 mi
547 mi
BMW 120i
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).
111.8 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
82.2 kWh
111.8 kWh
BMW 120i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
270 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
BMW 120i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
893 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
