The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16) vs. Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (15 - 16)

€ 18,400
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16) VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 33,000
 Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (15 - 16) Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
€ 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 3.6 inches shorter, an inch wider and 2.6 inches taller than the Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance.
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
71.2
79.6
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (15 - 16)
70.2
80.4
71.2 in
Width
70.2 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
58.5 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (15 - 16)
104.2
172
168.4 in
Length
172 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
2901 lb
Curb Weight
3479 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4420 lb
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
578 lb
16.61 %
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (15 - 16)

General

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
16
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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 gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
*CYV*
Engine Code
D4204T14
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 4250 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
197 hp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
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

495 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance

▶ REPLAY
27.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.66 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
27.89 lb/hp
17.66 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
62 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
44 mpg
62 mpg
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
36 mpg
city
56 mpg
51 mpg
highway
65 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
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).
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)
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
979 lb
Maximum Payload
941 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft