The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14) vs. Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (15 - 16)
€ 22,100
€ 33,000
€ 22,100
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 1.6 TDI is 3.6 inches shorter, an inch wider and 2.6 inches taller than the Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance.
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
58.5
71.2
79.6
55.9
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
99.9
168.4
104.2
172
168.4 in
Length
172 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
3000 lb
Curb Weight
3479 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4420 lb
Weight Difference:
478 lb
13.74 %
General
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
16
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
*CAY*
Engine Code
D4204T14
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 4250 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
104 hp
197 hp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Performance
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
111 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
▶ REPLAY
28.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.66 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
28.85 lb/hp
17.66 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
62 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
50 mpg
62 mpg
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
43 mpg
city
56 mpg
53 mpg
highway
65 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
727 mi
Range
1014 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
727 mi
1014 mi
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
78.2 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
96.7 kWh
78.2 kWh
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
858 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
