The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17) vs. Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (15 - 16)

€ 27,000
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 33,000
 Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (15 - 16) Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
€ 27,000
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 considerably. The VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT is 3.3 inches shorter, 1.5 inches wider and 3.2 inches taller than the Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
71.7
79.6
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (15 - 16)
70.2
80.4
71.7 in
Width
70.2 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
59.1 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
100
168.7
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (15 - 16)
104.2
172
168.7 in
Length
172 in
100 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
3042 lb
Curb Weight
3479 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4420 lb
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
437 lb
12.56 %
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (15 - 16)

General

VW Beetle 1.4 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 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
*CZD*
Engine Code
D4204T14
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 4250 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
197 hp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance

Performance

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
124 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance

▶ REPLAY
20.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.66 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
20.55 lb/hp
17.66 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
62 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
41 mpg
62 mpg
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
34 mpg
city
56 mpg
47 mpg
highway
65 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
600 mi
Range
1014 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
600 mi
1014 mi
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Environmental Impact
108 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 1.4 TSI BMT
108 kWh
78.2 kWh
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
904 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