The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (16 - 18) vs. BMW 125i Steptronic (17 - 19)
€ 35,400
€ 38,400
€ 35,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,400
ⓘ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 4.1 cm longer, 9.2 cm wider and 0.1 cm lower than the BMW 125i.
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
BMW 125i
1420
1857
2041
1421
1765
1984
1857 mm
Width
1765 mm
2041 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1984 mm
1420 mm
Height
1421 mm
2647
4370
2690
4329
4370 mm
Length
4329 mm
2647 mm
Wheelbase
2690 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
BMW 125i
1615 kg
Kerb Weight
1475 kg
2025 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1965 kg
Weight Difference:
140 kg
8.67 %
General
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
BMW 125i
M
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
BMW 125i
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
D4204T14
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1969 CC
Engine Capacity
1998 CC
197 bhp
at 4250 rpm
Power
221 bhp
at 5200 rpm
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
197 bhp
221 bhp
BMW 125i
440 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
310 NM
at 1400 rpm
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
440 NM
310 NM
BMW 125i
Performance
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
BMW 125i
143 mph
Maximum Speed
151 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
99 m
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
85 m
0.000 sec
BMW 125i
▶ REPLAY
8.2 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.67 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
8.2 kg/bhp
6.67 kg/bhp
BMW 125i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
BMW 125i
Fuel Economy
67 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
67 mpg
46 mpg
BMW 125i
56 mpg
city
38 mpg
76 mpg
motorway
No data
62 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
917 mi
Range
521 mi
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
917 mi
521 mi
BMW 125i
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).
117.5 kWh
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
86.4 kWh
117.5 kWh
BMW 125i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
109 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
BMW 125i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
410 kg
Maximum Payload
490 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
360 L
1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1200 L
