The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (15 - 16) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 41,900
€ 19,500
€ 41,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,500
ⓘ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 T5 Polestar Performance is 3.6 inches longer, an inch narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.2 TSI.
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
VW Beetle 1.2 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 T5 Polestar Performance
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
3622 lb
Curb Weight
2859 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3748 lb
Weight Difference:
763 lb
21.06 %
General
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
M
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
B4204T11
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
250 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
250 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
295 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
295 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
14.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.49 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
14.49 lb/hp
27.49 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
37 mpg
40 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
28 mpg
city
33 mpg
45 mpg
highway
45 mpg
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
554 mi
Range
579 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
554 mi
579 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
111.8 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
121.2 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
908 lb
Maximum Payload
888 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
