The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance (17 - 18) vs. BMW 125d Steptronic 5-door (12 - 15)
€ 35,000
€ 37,500
€ 35,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,500
ⓘ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 125d.
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
BMW 125d
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 125d
3516 lb
Curb Weight
3285 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4288 lb
Weight Difference:
231 lb
6.57 %
General
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
BMW 125d
M
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 125d
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
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
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
197 hp
215 hp
BMW 125d
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
325 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 125d
Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
BMW 125d
130 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 125d
▶ REPLAY
17.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.28 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
17.85 lb/hp
15.28 lb/hp
BMW 125d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
BMW 125d
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
59 mpg
50 mpg
BMW 125d
53 mpg
city
41 mpg
62 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
963 mi
Range
687 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
963 mi
687 mi
BMW 125d
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 125d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
BMW 125d
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
