The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14)
€ 36,400
€ 20,100
€ 36,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,100
ⓘ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 3.6 inches longer, an inch narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI.
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
57.4
70.2
80.4
58.5
71.2
79.6
70.2 in
Width
71.2 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.4 in
Height
58.5 in
104.2
172
99.9
168.4
172 in
Length
168.4 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
3605 lb
Curb Weight
2996 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
608 lb
16.87 %
General
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
M
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
D4204T14
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
197 hp
at 4250 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
197 hp
158 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
325 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
18.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.96 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
18.3 lb/hp
18.96 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
55 mpg
36 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
47 mpg
city
27 mpg
60 mpg
highway
44 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
896 mi
Range
518 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
896 mi
518 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
125 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
88.5 kWh
125 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
849 lb
Maximum Payload
862 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
