The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (15 - 16) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14)
€ 33,000
€ 21,900
€ 33,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI.
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
55.9
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
55.9 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 D4 Polestar Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
3479 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4420 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
403 lb
11.58 %
General
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
M
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
D4204T14
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
197 hp
at 4250 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
197 hp
138 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
325 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Performance
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
143 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
17.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.28 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
17.66 lb/hp
22.28 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
62 mpg
48 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
56 mpg
city
37 mpg
65 mpg
highway
56 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
1014 mi
Range
697 mi
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
1014 mi
697 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
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).
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).
100.7 kWh
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
78.2 kWh
100.7 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
941 lb
Maximum Payload
871 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
