The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance (15 - 16)
€ 20,300

€ 34,500

€ 20,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,500
ⓘ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 VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT is 3.6 inches shorter, an inch wider and 1.1 inches taller than the Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance.
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
58.5
71.2
79.6
57.4
70.2
80.4
71.2 in
Width
70.2 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
58.5 in
Height
57.4 in
99.9
168.4
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 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
2959 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb

Weight Difference:
558 lb
15.87 %

General
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
16
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 Cross Country 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 Cross Country 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 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Performance
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
112 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
▶ REPLAY
28.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.85 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
28.45 lb/hp
17.85 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
59 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
46 mpg
59 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
39 mpg
city
53 mpg
51 mpg
highway
62 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
670 mi
Range
963 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
670 mi
963 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
82.2 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
96.6 kWh
82.2 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
988 lb
Maximum Payload
893 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft








25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft