The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (16 - 18) vs. BMW 116i Automatic 5-door (11 - 13)
€ 41,200
€ 27,900
€ 41,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,900
ⓘ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 1.8 inches longer and 3.6 inches wider.
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
BMW 116i
55.9
73.1
80.4
55.9
69.5
78.1
73.1 in
Width
69.5 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
104.2
172
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 116i
3488 lb
Curb Weight
3053 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
434 lb
12.44 %
General
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
BMW 116i
M
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
BMW 116i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
B4204T11
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
250 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
250 hp
134 hp
BMW 116i
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
295 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
BMW 116i
Performance
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
BMW 116i
149 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 116i
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13.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.78 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
13.95 lb/hp
22.78 lb/hp
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
40 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 116i
30 mpg
city
32 mpg
49 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
653 mi
Range
557 mi
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
653 mi
557 mi
BMW 116i
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).
109.9 kWh
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
111.8 kWh
109.9 kWh
BMW 116i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
BMW 116i
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
