The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (15 - 16) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)

€ 33,000
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (15 - 16) Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
€ 27,000
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 33,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000

ⓘ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 3.2 inches longer, 1.7 inches narrower and 2.7 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (15 - 16)
70.2
80.4
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
71.9
79.6
70.2 in
Width
71.9 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
55.9 in
Height
58.6 in
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (15 - 16)
104.2
172
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
99.4
168.8
172 in
Length
168.8 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3479 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4420 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
293 lb
8.42 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)

General

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
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 dual clutch transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
D4204T14
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
197 hp
at 4250 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
197 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
325 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
143 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
17.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.53 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
17.66 lb/hp
21.53 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
62 mpg
50 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
56 mpg
city
42 mpg
65 mpg
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
1014 mi
Range
727 mi
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
1014 mi
727 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI 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).
96.7 kWh
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
78.2 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
941 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft