The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (16 - 18) vs. BMW 120i Steptronic (17 - 19)
€ 41,200

€ 33,300

€ 41,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,300
ⓘ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 1.6 inches longer and 3.6 inches wider.
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
BMW 120i
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
170.4
172 in
Length
170.4 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
BMW 120i
3488 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb

Weight Difference:
291 lb
8.34 %

General
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
BMW 120i
M
Generation
F21
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 120i
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
2 L / 98 cu in
250 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
250 hp
181 hp
BMW 120i
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
295 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 120i
Performance
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
BMW 120i
149 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 120i
▶ REPLAY
13.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.66 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
13.95 lb/hp
17.66 lb/hp
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
40 mpg
43 mpg
BMW 120i
30 mpg
city
34 mpg
49 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
653 mi
Range
587 mi
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
653 mi
587 mi
BMW 120i
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).
104.1 kWh
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
111.8 kWh
104.1 kWh
BMW 120i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
BMW 120i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
922 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft








29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft