The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (16 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)

€ 33,500
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (16 - 18) Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
€ 27,100
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 33,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,100

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance is 3.3 inches longer, 1.4 inches wider and 3.2 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 (16 - 18)
73.1
80.4
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
71.7
79.6
73.1 in
Width
71.7 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
55.9 in
Height
59.1 in
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (16 - 18)
104.2
172
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
100
168.7
172 in
Length
168.7 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
100 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3479 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4420 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
260 lb
7.47 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (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
5-speed manual 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
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
197 hp
108 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI 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 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
143 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance

62 mph 62
mph

518 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
17.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.81 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
17.66 lb/hp
29.81 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
53 mpg
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
62 mpg
53 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
56 mpg
city
47 mpg
65 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
1014 mi
Range
777 mi
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
1014 mi
777 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).
90.4 kWh
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
78.2 kWh
90.4 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 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
838 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft