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 3.2 inches longer, 1.7 inches narrower and 2.7 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT.
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16)
70.2
80.4
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI 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 Geartronic (15 - 16)
104.2
172
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI 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 TSI BMT
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3199 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
362 lb
10.17 %
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
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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 gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
D4204T14
Engine Code
*CUL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
197 hp
at 4250 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
197 hp
217 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
325 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
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

328 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance

62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
18.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.74 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
18.07 lb/hp
14.74 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
56 mpg
35 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
47 mpg
city
26 mpg
64 mpg
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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)
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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