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 3.6 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 1.1 inches taller than the Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance.
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
58.5
71.2
79.6
57.4
73.1
80.4
71.2 in
Width
73.1 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
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
2859 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
3748 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
657 lb
18.68 %
General
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
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
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 5000 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
104 hp
197 hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
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
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
▶ REPLAY
27.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.85 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
27.49 lb/hp
17.85 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
59 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
40 mpg
59 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
33 mpg
city
53 mpg
45 mpg
highway
62 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
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)
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
888 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
