The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16) vs. BMW 125i Automatic 5-door (12 - 12)
€ 36,400
€ 35,100
€ 36,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,100
ⓘ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 slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.8 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the BMW 125i.
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
BMW 125i
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 125i
3605 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4178 lb
Weight Difference:
430 lb
11.93 %
General
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
BMW 125i
M
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
BMW 125i
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 4250 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
197 hp
215 hp
BMW 125i
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
325 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
BMW 125i
Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
BMW 125i
130 mph
Maximum Speed
151 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 125i
▶ REPLAY
18.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.77 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
18.3 lb/hp
14.77 lb/hp
BMW 125i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
BMW 125i
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
55 mpg
37 mpg
BMW 125i
47 mpg
city
29 mpg
60 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
896 mi
Range
505 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
896 mi
505 mi
BMW 125i
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
121.2 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
88.5 kWh
121.2 kWh
BMW 125i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
BMW 125i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
849 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
