The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14) vs. Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (16 - 18)
€ 21,900
€ 41,200
€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,200
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI is 3.6 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 2.6 inches taller than the Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
58.5
71.2
79.6
55.9
73.1
80.4
71.2 in
Width
73.1 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 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3488 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
412 lb
11.81 %
General
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
16
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
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Engine Code
B4204T11
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
250 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
138 hp
250 hp
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
123 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
▶ REPLAY
22.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.95 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
22.28 lb/hp
13.95 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
48 mpg
40 mpg
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
37 mpg
city
30 mpg
56 mpg
highway
49 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
697 mi
Range
653 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
697 mi
653 mi
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
111.8 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
100.7 kWh
111.8 kWh
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
871 lb
Maximum Payload
922 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
