The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (16 - 18) vs. BMW 120d Automatic (07 - 12)
€ 35,400
€ 30,100
€ 35,400
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. The Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance is 13.1 cm longer, 10.9 cm wider and 0.1 cm lower than the BMW 120d.
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
BMW 120d
1420
1857
2041
1421
1748
1934
1857 mm
Width
1748 mm
2041 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1934 mm
1420 mm
Height
1421 mm
2647
4370
2660
4239
4370 mm
Length
4239 mm
2647 mm
Wheelbase
2660 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
BMW 120d
1615 kg
Kerb Weight
1440 kg
2025 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1870 kg
Weight Difference:
175 kg
10.84 %
General
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
BMW 120d
M
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic 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
1969 CC
Engine Capacity
1995 CC
197 bhp
at 4250 rpm
Power
175 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
197 bhp
175 bhp
BMW 120d
440 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
440 NM
350 NM
BMW 120d
Performance
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
BMW 120d
143 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
99 m
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
107 m
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
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8.2 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.23 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
8.2 kg/bhp
8.23 kg/bhp
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy
67 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
67 mpg
53 mpg
BMW 120d
56 mpg
city
42 mpg
76 mpg
motorway
No data
62 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 L
917 mi
Range
598 mi
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
917 mi
598 mi
BMW 120d
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).
109.1 kWh
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
86.4 kWh
109.1 kWh
BMW 120d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
109 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
140 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
BMW 120d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
410 kg
Maximum Payload
430 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
330 L
1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1150 L
