The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (17 - 18) vs. BMW 118i 5-door (15 - 17)
€ 36,900

€ 25,400

€ 36,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,400
ⓘ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 118i.
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
BMW 118i
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 118i
3605 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb

Weight Difference:
562 lb
15.59 %

General
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
BMW 118i
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
BMW 118i
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
D4204T14
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
197 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4500 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
197 hp
134 hp
BMW 118i
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
325 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
BMW 118i
Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
BMW 118i
130 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 118i
▶ REPLAY
18.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.7 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
18.3 lb/hp
22.7 lb/hp
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
55 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 118i
47 mpg
city
36 mpg
60 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
896 mi
Range
610 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
896 mi
610 mi
BMW 118i
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).
100.4 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
88.5 kWh
100.4 kWh
BMW 118i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
BMW 118i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
849 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