The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16) vs. BMW 125d Steptronic 5-door (12 - 15)

€ 39,100
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16) Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
€ 37,500
 BMW 125d Steptronic 5-door (12 - 15) BMW 125d
€ 39,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,500

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same height, but the Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance is 1.8 inches longer and 0.7 inches wider.
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
BMW 125d
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16)
70.2
80.4
55.9
Blueprint BMW 125d Steptronic 5-door (12 - 15)
69.5
78.1
70.2 in
Width
69.5 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16)
104.2
172
Blueprint BMW 125d Steptronic 5-door (12 - 15)
105.9
170.2
172 in
Length
170.2 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
BMW 125d
3488 lb
Curb Weight
3285 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4288 lb
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
203 lb
5.82 %
BMW 125d Steptronic 5-door (12 - 15)

General

Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
BMW 125d
M
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
BMW 125d
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
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
250 hp
215 hp
BMW 125d
295 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
295 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 125d

Performance

Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
BMW 125d
149 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance

62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 125d

▶ REPLAY
13.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.28 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
13.95 lb/hp
15.28 lb/hp
BMW 125d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
BMW 125d
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
40 mpg
50 mpg
BMW 125d
30 mpg
city
41 mpg
49 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
653 mi
Range
687 mi
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
653 mi
687 mi
BMW 125d
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).
96.7 kWh
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
111.8 kWh
96.7 kWh
BMW 125d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
BMW 125d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
922 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft