The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (15 - 16) vs. BMW 120i Steptronic 5-door (15 - 16)

€ 41,900
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (15 - 16) Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
€ 30,700
 BMW 120i Steptronic 5-door (15 - 16) BMW 120i
€ 41,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,700

ⓘ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 a little bigger in every dimension. It's 1.6 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the BMW 120i.
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
BMW 120i
57.4
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (15 - 16)
70.2
80.4
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120i Steptronic 5-door (15 - 16)
69.5
78.1
70.2 in
Width
69.5 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
57.4 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (15 - 16)
104.2
172
Blueprint BMW 120i Steptronic 5-door (15 - 16)
105.9
170.4
172 in
Length
170.4 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
BMW 120i
3622 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4156 lb
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
547 lb
15.1 %
BMW 120i Steptronic 5-door (15 - 16)

General

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
BMW 120i
M
Generation
F20
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
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
BMW 120i
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
B4204T11
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
250 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4800 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
250 hp
175 hp
BMW 120i
295 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
295 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
BMW 120i

Performance

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
BMW 120i
130 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance

62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120i

▶ REPLAY
14.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.57 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
14.49 lb/hp
17.57 lb/hp
BMW 120i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
37 mpg
42 mpg
BMW 120i
28 mpg
city
33 mpg
45 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
554 mi
Range
577 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
554 mi
577 mi
BMW 120i
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).
106.1 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
121.2 kWh
106.1 kWh
BMW 120i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
BMW 120i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
908 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