The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (15 - 16) vs. VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14)
€ 41,900

€ 20,100

€ 41,900
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 T5 Polestar Performance is 9.2 cm longer, 2.5 cm narrower and 2.8 cm lower than the VW Beetle 1.6 TDI.
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
1458
1783
2041
1486
1808
2021
1783 mm
Width
1808 mm
2041 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1458 mm
Height
1486 mm
2646
4370
2537
4278
4370 mm
Length
4278 mm
2646 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
1643 kg
Kerb Weight
1361 kg
2055 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1750 kg

Weight Difference:
282 kg
17.16 %

General
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
M
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
B4204T11
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1969 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
250 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
250 bhp
104 bhp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
400 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
400 NM
250 NM
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
85 m
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
160 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
6.57 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.09 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
6.57 kg/bhp
13.09 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
63 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
44 mpg
63 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
33 mpg
city
52 mpg
54 mpg
motorway
69 mpg
57 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
554 mi
Range
759 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
554 mi
759 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
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).
92.5 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
121.2 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
149 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
119 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
412 kg
Maximum Payload
389 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
310 L








1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L