The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (15 - 16) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

€ 33,000
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (15 - 16) Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
€ 24,200
 VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 33,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,200

ⓘ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 D4 Polestar Performance is 3.6 inches longer, an inch narrower and 2.6 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT.
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (15 - 16)
70.2
80.4
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
71.2
79.6
70.2 in
Width
71.2 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
55.9 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (15 - 16)
104.2
172
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
99.9
168.4
172 in
Length
168.4 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
3479 lb
Curb Weight
3007 lb
4420 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
472 lb
13.57 %
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

General

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
M
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
D4204T14
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
197 hp
at 4250 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
197 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
325 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
143 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
17.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.32 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
17.66 lb/hp
20.32 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
62 mpg
44 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
56 mpg
city
37 mpg
65 mpg
highway
50 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
1014 mi
Range
645 mi
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
1014 mi
645 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
100.4 kWh
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
78.2 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
941 lb
Maximum Payload
983 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft