The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16) vs. BMW 118i Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 34,900
€ 30,100
€ 34,900
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 a little. Both cars are the same height, but the Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance is 1.8 inches longer and 0.7 inches wider.
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
BMW 118i
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
170.2
172 in
Length
170.2 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
BMW 118i
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3064 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4068 lb
Weight Difference:
496 lb
13.93 %
General
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
BMW 118i
M
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
BMW 118i
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
D4204T14
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
197 hp
at 4250 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4800 rpm
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
197 hp
168 hp
BMW 118i
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
325 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
BMW 118i
Performance
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
BMW 118i
143 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118i
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18.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.24 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
18.07 lb/hp
18.24 lb/hp
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
56 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 118i
47 mpg
city
32 mpg
64 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
917 mi
Range
557 mi
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
917 mi
557 mi
BMW 118i
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
109.9 kWh
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
86.4 kWh
109.9 kWh
BMW 118i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
BMW 118i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
904 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
