The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance (17 - 18)
€ 19,500

€ 35,000

€ 19,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,000
ⓘ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 is 9.2 cm shorter, 4.9 cm narrower and 2.8 cm taller than the Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance.
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
1486
1808
2021
1458
1857
2041
1808 mm
Width
1857 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2041 mm
1486 mm
Height
1458 mm
2537
4278
2646
4370
4278 mm
Length
4370 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2646 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
1297 kg
Kerb Weight
1595 kg
1700 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2000 kg

Weight Difference:
298 kg
18.68 %

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

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country 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 5000 rpm
Power
197 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
104 bhp
197 bhp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
175 NM
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
440 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
175 NM
440 NM
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Performance
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
112 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
151 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
106 m
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
▶ REPLAY
12.47 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.1 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
12.47 kg/bhp
8.1 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
71 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
48 mpg
71 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
39 mpg
city
64 mpg
54 mpg
motorway
74 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
62 L
579 mi
Range
963 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
579 mi
963 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
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).
82.2 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
111.8 kWh
82.2 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
139 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
104 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
403 kg
Maximum Payload
405 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
335 L








905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1032 L