The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16) vs. BMW 123d Automatic (07 - 12)
€ 39,100

€ 34,200

€ 39,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,200
ⓘ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 123d
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 123d
3488 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb

Weight Difference:
214 lb
6.14 %

General
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
BMW 123d
M
Generation
E81
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 123d
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
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
201 hp
at 4400 rpm
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
250 hp
201 hp
BMW 123d
295 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
295 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 123d
Performance
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
BMW 123d
149 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 123d
▶ REPLAY
13.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.29 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
13.95 lb/hp
16.29 lb/hp
BMW 123d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
BMW 123d
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
40 mpg
43 mpg
BMW 123d
30 mpg
city
34 mpg
49 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
653 mi
Range
576 mi
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
653 mi
576 mi
BMW 123d
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).
113.1 kWh
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
111.8 kWh
113.1 kWh
BMW 123d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
BMW 123d
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