The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16) vs. VW New Beetle 1.6 Tiptronic (07 - 10)
€ 39,100
€ 20,800
€ 39,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,800
ⓘ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 T5 Polestar Performance is 9.4 inches longer, 2.4 inches wider and 3.1 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 1.6.
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
VW New Beetle 1.6
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 T5 Polestar Performance
VW New Beetle 1.6
3488 lb
Curb Weight
2886 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3770 lb
Weight Difference:
602 lb
17.26 %
General
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
VW New Beetle 1.6
M
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
VW New Beetle 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
B4204T11
Engine Code
*BFS*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
250 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
250 hp
101 hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
295 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
295 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.6
Performance
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
VW New Beetle 1.6
149 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.6
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13.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.57 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
13.95 lb/hp
28.57 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
VW New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
40 mpg
30 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.6
30 mpg
city
21 mpg
49 mpg
highway
39 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
653 mi
Range
432 mi
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
653 mi
432 mi
VW New Beetle 1.6
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
149.7 kWh
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
111.8 kWh
149.7 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
VW New Beetle 1.6
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
922 lb
Maximum Payload
884 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
