The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14)

€ 34,900
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16) Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
€ 28,500
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,500

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance is 3.6 inches longer, an inch narrower and 2.6 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TSI.
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16)
70.2
80.4
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14)
71.2
79.6
70.2 in
Width
71.2 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
55.9 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16)
104.2
172
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14)
99.9
168.4
172 in
Length
168.4 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3172 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
388 lb
10.9 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14)

General

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
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
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
D4204T14
Engine Code
*CPL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
197 hp
at 4250 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
197 hp
207 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
325 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI

Performance

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
143 mph
Maximum Speed
141 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance

62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
56 mpg
31 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
47 mpg
city
23 mpg
64 mpg
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
917 mi
Range
450 mi
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
917 mi
450 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
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).
144 kWh
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
86.4 kWh
144 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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