The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (16 - 18) vs. BMW 118d (11 - 15)
€ 33,500
€ 28,600
€ 33,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same height, but the Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance is 1.8 inches longer and 3.6 inches wider.
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
BMW 118d
55.9
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
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
104.2
172
105.9
170.2
172 in
Length
170.2 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
BMW 118d
3479 lb
Curb Weight
3064 lb
4420 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4068 lb
Weight Difference:
414 lb
11.9 %
General
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
BMW 118d
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 118d
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
D4204T14
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
197 hp
at 4250 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
197 hp
141 hp
BMW 118d
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
325 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
BMW 118d
Performance
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
BMW 118d
143 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118d
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17.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.73 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
17.66 lb/hp
21.73 lb/hp
BMW 118d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
BMW 118d
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
62 mpg
53 mpg
BMW 118d
56 mpg
city
44 mpg
65 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
1014 mi
Range
734 mi
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
1014 mi
734 mi
BMW 118d
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).
90.4 kWh
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
78.2 kWh
90.4 kWh
BMW 118d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
BMW 118d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
941 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
