The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (17 - 18) vs. BMW 120d Automatic 5-door (07 - 11)
€ 36,900

€ 30,900

€ 36,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,900
ⓘ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 120d.
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
BMW 120d
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 120d
3605 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4134 lb

Weight Difference:
408 lb
11.32 %

General
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
BMW 120d
M
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

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 120d
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel 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
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
197 hp
175 hp
BMW 120d
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
325 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW 120d
Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
BMW 120d
130 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 120d
▶ REPLAY
18.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.27 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
18.3 lb/hp
18.27 lb/hp
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
55 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 120d
47 mpg
city
35 mpg
60 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
896 mi
Range
598 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
896 mi
598 mi
BMW 120d
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).
109.1 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
88.5 kWh
109.1 kWh
BMW 120d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
BMW 120d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
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