The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16) vs. BMW 118i Automatic (07 - 12)
€ 39,100
€ 26,100
€ 39,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,100
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance is 5.1 inches longer and 1.4 inches wider.
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
BMW 118i
55.9
70.2
80.4
55.9
68.8
76.1
70.2 in
Width
68.8 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
104.2
172
104.7
166.9
172 in
Length
166.9 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
BMW 118i
3488 lb
Curb Weight
3009 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
478 lb
13.71 %
General
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
BMW 118i
M
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
BMW 118i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
B4204T11
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
250 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
250 hp
141 hp
BMW 118i
295 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
295 lb‑ft
140 lb‑ft
BMW 118i
Performance
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
BMW 118i
149 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118i
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13.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.34 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
13.95 lb/hp
21.34 lb/hp
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
40 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 118i
30 mpg
city
27 mpg
49 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
653 mi
Range
499 mi
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
653 mi
499 mi
BMW 118i
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
125 kWh
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
111.8 kWh
125 kWh
BMW 118i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
BMW 118i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
922 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
