The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17) vs. Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16)
€ 30,300

€ 39,100

€ 30,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,100
ⓘ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 2.0 TSI BMT is 3.2 inches shorter, 1.7 inches wider and 2.7 inches taller than the Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance.
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
58.6
71.9
79.6
55.9
70.2
80.4
71.9 in
Width
70.2 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
58.6 in
Height
55.9 in
99.4
168.8
104.2
172
168.8 in
Length
172 in
99.4 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
3199 lb
Curb Weight
3488 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb

Weight Difference:
289 lb
8.29 %

General
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
16
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CUL*
Engine Code
B4204T11
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
250 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
217 hp
250 hp
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
144 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
▶ REPLAY
14.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.95 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
14.74 lb/hp
13.95 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
35 mpg
40 mpg
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
26 mpg
city
30 mpg
43 mpg
highway
49 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
503 mi
Range
653 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
503 mi
653 mi
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Environmental Impact
128.7 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 TSI BMT
128.7 kWh
111.8 kWh
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
924 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