The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance (17 - 18) vs. VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Tiptronic (07 - 10)
€ 35,000

€ 23,600

€ 35,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance is 9.5 inches longer, 5.4 inches wider and 1.6 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo.
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
57.4
73.1
80.4
59
67.8
74.7
73.1 in
Width
67.8 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.7 in
57.4 in
Height
59 in
104.2
172
99
162.6
172 in
Length
162.6 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
99 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
3516 lb
Curb Weight
3051 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb

Weight Difference:
465 lb
13.22 %

General
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
M
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
D4204T14
Engine Code
*AWU*
4
Valves
5
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
197 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
197 hp
148 hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
325 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
130 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
▶ REPLAY
17.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.61 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
17.85 lb/hp
20.61 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
59 mpg
26 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
53 mpg
city
19 mpg
62 mpg
highway
35 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
963 mi
Range
384 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
963 mi
384 mi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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).
168.7 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
82.2 kWh
168.7 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
338 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
893 lb
Maximum Payload
873 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft







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