The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (15 - 16) vs. BMW 118i Steptronic DKG (19 - ..)

€ 33,000
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (15 - 16) Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
€ 30,200
 BMW 118i Steptronic DKG (19 - ..) BMW 118i
€ 33,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,200

ⓘ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. The Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance is 2 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the BMW 118i.
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
BMW 118i
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (15 - 16)
70.2
80.4
56.5
Blueprint BMW 118i Steptronic DKG (19 - ..)
70.8
81.9
70.2 in
Width
70.8 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.9 in
55.9 in
Height
56.5 in
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (15 - 16)
104.2
172
Blueprint BMW 118i Steptronic DKG (19 - ..)
105.1
170
172 in
Length
170 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
BMW 118i
3479 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4420 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
403 lb
11.58 %
BMW 118i Steptronic DKG (19 - ..)

General

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
BMW 118i
M
Generation
F40
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
BMW 118i
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline 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
138 hp
at 4600 rpm
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
197 hp
138 hp
BMW 118i
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1480 rpm
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
325 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
BMW 118i

Performance

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
BMW 118i
143 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118i

▶ REPLAY
17.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.28 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
17.66 lb/hp
22.28 lb/hp
BMW 118i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
62 mpg
47 mpg
BMW 118i
56 mpg
city
37 mpg
65 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
1014 mi
Range
522 mi
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
1014 mi
522 mi
BMW 118i
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).
94.8 kWh
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
78.2 kWh
94.8 kWh
BMW 118i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
BMW 118i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
941 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft