The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (17 - 18) vs. BMW 125d (12 - 15)
€ 36,900

€ 32,800

€ 36,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,800
ⓘ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 1.8 inches longer, 3.6 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the BMW 125d.
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
BMW 125d
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
170.2
172 in
Length
170.2 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
BMW 125d
3605 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4244 lb

Weight Difference:
364 lb
10.1 %

General
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
BMW 125d
M
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

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 125d
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
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
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
197 hp
215 hp
BMW 125d
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
325 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 125d
Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
BMW 125d
130 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 125d
▶ REPLAY
18.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.07 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
18.3 lb/hp
15.07 lb/hp
BMW 125d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
BMW 125d
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
55 mpg
48 mpg
BMW 125d
47 mpg
city
39 mpg
60 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
896 mi
Range
659 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
896 mi
659 mi
BMW 125d
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).
100.7 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
88.5 kWh
100.7 kWh
BMW 125d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
BMW 125d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
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