The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (15 - 16) vs. VW New Beetle 1.4 (05 - 10)
€ 33,000
€ 17,500
€ 33,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance is 9.4 inches longer, 2.4 inches wider and 3.1 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 1.4.
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
VW New Beetle 1.4
55.9
70.2
80.4
59
67.8
74.7
70.2 in
Width
67.8 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.7 in
55.9 in
Height
59 in
104.2
172
99
162.6
172 in
Length
162.6 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
99 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
VW New Beetle 1.4
3479 lb
Curb Weight
2771 lb
4420 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3638 lb
Weight Difference:
708 lb
20.35 %
General
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
VW New Beetle 1.4
M
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
VW New Beetle 1.4
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
D4204T14
Engine Code
*BCA*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
197 hp
at 4250 rpm
Power
74 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
197 hp
74 hp
VW New Beetle 1.4
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
93 lb‑ft
at 3300 rpm
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
325 lb‑ft
93 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.4
Performance
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
VW New Beetle 1.4
143 mph
Maximum Speed
100 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
666 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.4
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17.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
37.45 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
17.66 lb/hp
37.45 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
VW New Beetle 1.4
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
62 mpg
33 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.4
56 mpg
city
25 mpg
65 mpg
highway
41 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
1014 mi
Range
482 mi
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
1014 mi
482 mi
VW New Beetle 1.4
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).
134.5 kWh
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
78.2 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
VW New Beetle 1.4
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
941 lb
Maximum Payload
866 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
