The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (15 - 16) vs. BMW 116i Automatic 5-door (09 - 11)
€ 41,900
€ 25,000
€ 41,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 5.2 inches longer, 1.4 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the BMW 116i.
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
BMW 116i
57.4
70.2
80.4
55.9
68.8
76.1
70.2 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 T5 Polestar Performance
BMW 116i
3622 lb
Curb Weight
2998 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3935 lb
Weight Difference:
624 lb
17.23 %
General
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
BMW 116i
M
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
BMW 116i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
B4204T11
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
250 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
250 hp
120 hp
BMW 116i
295 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
136 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
295 lb‑ft
136 lb‑ft
BMW 116i
Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
BMW 116i
130 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 116i
▶ REPLAY
14.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.98 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
14.49 lb/hp
24.98 lb/hp
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
37 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 116i
28 mpg
city
27 mpg
45 mpg
highway
No data
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
554 mi
Range
499 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
554 mi
499 mi
BMW 116i
Environmental Impact
121.2 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 T5 Polestar Performance
121.2 kWh
125 kWh
BMW 116i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
BMW 116i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
908 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
