The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16) vs. Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (16 - 18)
€ 29,600

€ 35,400

€ 29,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,400
ⓘ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 TSI BMT is 9.2 cm shorter, 4.9 cm narrower and 6.6 cm taller than the Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance.
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
1486
1808
2021
1420
1857
2041
1808 mm
Width
1857 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2041 mm
1486 mm
Height
1420 mm
2537
4278
2647
4370
4278 mm
Length
4370 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2647 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
1420 kg
Kerb Weight
1615 kg
1860 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2025 kg

Weight Difference:
195 kg
12.07 %

General
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
16
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
*CUL*
Engine Code
D4204T14
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1969 CC
217 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Power
197 bhp
at 4250 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
217 bhp
197 bhp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
440 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
350 NM
440 NM
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
144 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
93 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
99 m
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
▶ REPLAY
6.54 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.2 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
6.54 kg/bhp
8.2 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
67 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
43 mpg
67 mpg
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
32 mpg
city
56 mpg
53 mpg
motorway
76 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
62 L
518 mi
Range
917 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
518 mi
917 mi
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Environmental Impact
125 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).
86.4 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
125 kWh
86.4 kWh
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
152 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
109 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
440 kg
Maximum Payload
410 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
335 L








905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1032 L