The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (17 - 18) vs. BMW 120i Steptronic (16 - 17)
€ 36,900
€ 31,800
€ 36,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,800
ⓘ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 120i.
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
BMW 120i
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 120i
3605 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb
Weight Difference:
408 lb
11.32 %
General
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
BMW 120i
M
Generation
F21
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 120i
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 4000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
197 hp
181 hp
BMW 120i
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
214 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
325 lb‑ft
214 lb‑ft
BMW 120i
Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
BMW 120i
130 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
▶ REPLAY
18.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.66 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
18.3 lb/hp
17.66 lb/hp
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
55 mpg
43 mpg
BMW 120i
47 mpg
city
34 mpg
60 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
896 mi
Range
587 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
896 mi
587 mi
BMW 120i
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).
104.1 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
88.5 kWh
104.1 kWh
BMW 120i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
BMW 120i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
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
