The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance (17 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
€ 35,000

€ 29,700

€ 35,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,700
ⓘ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. The Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance is 3.3 inches longer, 1.4 inches wider and 1.7 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
57.4
73.1
80.4
59.1
71.7
79.6
73.1 in
Width
71.7 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.4 in
Height
59.1 in
104.2
172
100
168.7
172 in
Length
168.7 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
100 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3516 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb

Weight Difference:
254 lb
7.22 %

General
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
M
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
D4204T14
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
197 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
197 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
325 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
130 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
17.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.05 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
17.85 lb/hp
22.05 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
59 mpg
51 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
53 mpg
city
44 mpg
62 mpg
highway
57 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
963 mi
Range
743 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
963 mi
743 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
94.6 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
82.2 kWh
94.6 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
893 lb
Maximum Payload
838 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft








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