The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (16 - 18) vs. BMW 118d DPF (05 - 07)
€ 33,500
€ 24,100
€ 33,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance is 5.6 inches longer, 4.2 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the BMW 118d DPF.
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
BMW 118d DPF
55.9
73.1
80.4
56.3
68.9
76.1
73.1 in
Width
68.9 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
55.9 in
Height
56.3 in
104.2
172
104.7
166.4
172 in
Length
166.4 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
BMW 118d DPF
3479 lb
Curb Weight
3053 lb
4420 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
425 lb
12.22 %
General
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
BMW 118d DPF
M
Generation
E87
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 DPF
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
120 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
197 hp
120 hp
BMW 118d DPF
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
325 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
BMW 118d DPF
Performance
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
BMW 118d DPF
143 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118d DPF
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17.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.44 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
17.66 lb/hp
25.44 lb/hp
BMW 118d DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
BMW 118d DPF
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
62 mpg
42 mpg
BMW 118d DPF
56 mpg
city
31 mpg
65 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
1014 mi
Range
555 mi
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
1014 mi
555 mi
BMW 118d DPF
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).
115.2 kWh
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
78.2 kWh
115.2 kWh
BMW 118d DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
BMW 118d DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
941 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
