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 3.6 inches longer, an inch narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.6 TDI.
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI
3622 lb
Curb Weight
3000 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
622 lb
17.17 %
General
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
M
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
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 gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
B4204T11
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
250 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
250 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
295 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
295 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
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
279 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
14.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.85 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
14.49 lb/hp
28.85 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
37 mpg
52 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
28 mpg
city
44 mpg
45 mpg
highway
57 mpg
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
908 lb
Maximum Payload
858 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
