The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (17 - 18) vs. BMW 118i Automatic (07 - 12)
€ 36,900
€ 26,100
€ 36,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,100
ⓘ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 considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 5.2 inches longer, 4.3 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
68.8
76.1
73.1 in
Width
68.8 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
57.4 in
Height
55.9 in
104.2
172
104.7
166.9
172 in
Length
166.9 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
BMW 118i
3605 lb
Curb Weight
3009 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
595 lb
16.51 %
General
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
BMW 118i
M
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
BMW 118i
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
197 hp
141 hp
BMW 118i
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
325 lb‑ft
140 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
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118i
▶ REPLAY
18.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.34 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
18.3 lb/hp
21.34 lb/hp
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
55 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 118i
47 mpg
city
27 mpg
60 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
896 mi
Range
499 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
896 mi
499 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).
125 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
88.5 kWh
125 kWh
BMW 118i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
BMW 118i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
849 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
