The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (16 - 18) vs. BMW 120d BluePerformance (12 - 15)
€ 41,200
€ 29,800
€ 41,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,800
ⓘ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 120d BluePerformance
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 120d BluePerformance
3488 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
346 lb
9.92 %
General
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
BMW 120d BluePerformance
M
Generation
F21
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 manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
BMW 120d BluePerformance
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
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
250 hp
181 hp
BMW 120d BluePerformance
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
295 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Performance
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
BMW 120d BluePerformance
149 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d BluePerformance
▶ REPLAY
13.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.36 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
13.95 lb/hp
17.36 lb/hp
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
40 mpg
55 mpg
BMW 120d BluePerformance
30 mpg
city
44 mpg
49 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
653 mi
Range
751 mi
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
653 mi
751 mi
BMW 120d BluePerformance
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).
88.5 kWh
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
111.8 kWh
88.5 kWh
BMW 120d BluePerformance
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
BMW 120d BluePerformance
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
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
