The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16) vs. BMW 120d DPF Automatic (05 - 07)

€ 34,900
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16) Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
€ 29,100
 BMW 120d DPF Automatic (05 - 07) BMW 120d DPF
€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,100

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance is 5.6 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the BMW 120d DPF.
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
BMW 120d DPF
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16)
70.2
80.4
56.3
Blueprint BMW 120d DPF Automatic (05 - 07)
68.9
76.1
70.2 in
Width
68.9 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
55.9 in
Height
56.3 in
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16)
104.2
172
Blueprint BMW 120d DPF Automatic (05 - 07)
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 120d DPF
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
419 lb
11.77 %
BMW 120d DPF Automatic (05 - 07)

General

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
BMW 120d DPF
M
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
BMW 120d 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
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
197 hp
161 hp
BMW 120d DPF
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
325 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
BMW 120d DPF

Performance

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
BMW 120d DPF
143 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance

62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d DPF

▶ REPLAY
18.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.52 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
18.07 lb/hp
19.52 lb/hp
BMW 120d DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
BMW 120d DPF
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
56 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 120d DPF
47 mpg
city
27 mpg
64 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
917 mi
Range
471 mi
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
917 mi
471 mi
BMW 120d DPF
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).
135.8 kWh
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
86.4 kWh
135.8 kWh
BMW 120d DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
BMW 120d DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
904 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