The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16) vs. BMW 120d DPF Automatic (05 - 07)

€ 39,100
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16) Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
€ 29,100
 BMW 120d DPF Automatic (05 - 07) BMW 120d DPF
€ 39,100
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 T5 Polestar Performance is 5.6 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the BMW 120d DPF.
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
BMW 120d DPF
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 T5 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 T5 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 T5 Polestar Performance
BMW 120d DPF
3488 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
346 lb
9.92 %
BMW 120d DPF Automatic (05 - 07)

General

Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
BMW 120d DPF
M
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
BMW 120d DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
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
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
250 hp
161 hp
BMW 120d DPF
295 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
295 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
BMW 120d DPF

Performance

Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
BMW 120d DPF
149 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance

62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d DPF

▶ REPLAY
13.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.52 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
13.95 lb/hp
19.52 lb/hp
BMW 120d DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
BMW 120d DPF
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
40 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 120d DPF
30 mpg
city
27 mpg
49 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
653 mi
Range
471 mi
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
653 mi
471 mi
BMW 120d DPF
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).
135.8 kWh
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
111.8 kWh
135.8 kWh
BMW 120d DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
BMW 120d DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
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