The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (16 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (13 - 14)
€ 41,200
€ 26,700
€ 41,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,700
ⓘ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 3.6 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 2.6 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TSI.
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
55.9
73.1
80.4
58.5
71.2
79.6
73.1 in
Width
71.2 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
55.9 in
Height
58.5 in
104.2
172
99.9
168.4
172 in
Length
168.4 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
3488 lb
Curb Weight
3124 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb
Weight Difference:
364 lb
10.44 %
General
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
M
Generation
16
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 manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
B4204T11
Engine Code
*CPL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
250 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
250 hp
207 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
295 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Performance
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
149 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
▶ REPLAY
13.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.09 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
13.95 lb/hp
15.09 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
40 mpg
32 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
30 mpg
city
24 mpg
49 mpg
highway
40 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
653 mi
Range
468 mi
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
653 mi
468 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
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).
138.2 kWh
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
111.8 kWh
138.2 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
922 lb
Maximum Payload
911 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
