The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (17 - 18) vs. BMW 125d Steptronic (15 - 16)
€ 43,000
€ 36,700
€ 43,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,700
ⓘ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 slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.6 inches longer, 3.6 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the BMW 125d.
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 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
170.4
172 in
Length
170.4 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
BMW 125d
3622 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
315 lb
8.7 %
General
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
BMW 125d
M
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 125d
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
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
221 hp
at 4400 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
250 hp
221 hp
BMW 125d
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
295 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 125d
Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
BMW 125d
130 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 125d
▶ REPLAY
14.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.96 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
14.49 lb/hp
14.96 lb/hp
BMW 125d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
BMW 125d
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
37 mpg
55 mpg
BMW 125d
28 mpg
city
46 mpg
45 mpg
highway
No data
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
554 mi
Range
751 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
554 mi
751 mi
BMW 125d
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).
88.5 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
121.2 kWh
88.5 kWh
BMW 125d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
BMW 125d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
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
