The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (15 - 16) vs. BMW 116d (15 - 17)
€ 33,000

€ 26,800

€ 33,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same height, but the Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance is 1.6 inches longer and 0.7 inches wider.
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
BMW 116d
55.9
70.2
80.4
55.9
69.5
78.1
70.2 in
Width
69.5 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
55.9 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 D4 Polestar Performance
BMW 116d
3479 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4420 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4156 lb

Weight Difference:
403 lb
11.58 %

General
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
BMW 116d
M
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
BMW 116d
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
D4204T14
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
197 hp
at 4250 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
197 hp
114 hp
BMW 116d
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
325 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 116d
Performance
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
BMW 116d
143 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 116d
▶ REPLAY
17.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.97 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
17.66 lb/hp
26.97 lb/hp
BMW 116d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
BMW 116d
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
62 mpg
59 mpg
BMW 116d
56 mpg
city
50 mpg
65 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
1014 mi
Range
808 mi
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
1014 mi
808 mi
BMW 116d
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
82.2 kWh
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
78.2 kWh
82.2 kWh
BMW 116d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
BMW 116d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
941 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