The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (16 - 18) vs. BMW 120d Automatic (07 - 12)

€ 33,500
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (16 - 18) Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
€ 30,100
 BMW 120d Automatic (07 - 12) BMW 120d
€ 33,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,100

ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance is 5.2 inches longer and 4.3 inches wider.
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
BMW 120d
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (16 - 18)
73.1
80.4
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120d Automatic (07 - 12)
68.8
76.1
73.1 in
Width
68.8 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (16 - 18)
104.2
172
Blueprint BMW 120d Automatic (07 - 12)
104.7
166.9
172 in
Length
166.9 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
BMW 120d
3479 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
4420 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
304 lb
8.74 %
BMW 120d Automatic (07 - 12)

General

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
BMW 120d
M
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
BMW 120d
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
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
197 hp
175 hp
BMW 120d
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
325 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW 120d

Performance

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
BMW 120d
143 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance

62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d

▶ REPLAY
17.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.14 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
17.66 lb/hp
18.14 lb/hp
BMW 120d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
62 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 120d
56 mpg
city
35 mpg
65 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
1014 mi
Range
598 mi
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
1014 mi
598 mi
BMW 120d
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).
109.1 kWh
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
78.2 kWh
109.1 kWh
BMW 120d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
BMW 120d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
941 lb
Maximum Payload
948 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft