The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16) vs. Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (15 - 16)
€ 18,400

€ 33,000

€ 18,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,000
ⓘ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 VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT is 9.1 cm shorter, 2.5 cm wider and 6.6 cm taller than the Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance.
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
1486
1808
2021
1420
1783
2041
1808 mm
Width
1783 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2041 mm
1486 mm
Height
1420 mm
2537
4278
2647
4369
4278 mm
Length
4369 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2647 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
1316 kg
Kerb Weight
1578 kg
1760 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2005 kg

Weight Difference:
262 kg
16.6 %

General
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
16
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
*CYV*
Engine Code
D4204T14
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1969 CC
104 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Power
197 bhp
at 4250 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
104 bhp
197 bhp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
175 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
440 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
175 NM
440 NM
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Performance
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
112 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
151 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
103 m
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
▶ REPLAY
12.65 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.01 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
12.65 kg/bhp
8.01 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
74 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
53 mpg
74 mpg
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
43 mpg
city
67 mpg
61 mpg
motorway
78 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
62 L
645 mi
Range
1014 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
645 mi
1014 mi
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
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).
78.2 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
100.4 kWh
78.2 kWh
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
123 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
99 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
444 kg
Maximum Payload
427 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
335 L








905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1032 L