The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 34,900
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16) Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
€ 30,300
 VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,300

ⓘ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 8.1 cm longer, 4.2 cm narrower and 6.8 cm lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT.
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
1420
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16)
1783
2041
1488
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
1825
2021
1783 mm
Width
1825 mm
2041 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1420 mm
Height
1488 mm
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16)
2647
4369
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
2524
4288
4369 mm
Length
4288 mm
2647 mm
Wheelbase
2524 mm

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
1615 kg
Kerb Weight
1451 kg
2025 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1870 kg
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
164 kg
10.15 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)

General

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
M
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
D4204T14
Engine Code
*CUL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1969 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
197 bhp
at 4250 rpm
Power
217 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
197 bhp
217 bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
440 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
440 NM
350 NM
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

Performance

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
143 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

100 m
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance

62 mph 62
mph

93 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
8.2 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.69 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
8.2 kg/bhp
6.69 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
67 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
67 mpg
42 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
56 mpg
city
31 mpg
76 mpg
motorway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
62 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
917 mi
Range
503 mi
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
917 mi
503 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
128.7 kWh
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
86.4 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
109 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
157 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
410 kg
Maximum Payload
419 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L