The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (17 - 18)
€ 28,500

€ 43,000

€ 28,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,000
ⓘ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 2.0 TSI is 3.6 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 1.1 inches taller than the Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance.
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
58.5
71.2
79.6
57.4
73.1
80.4
71.2 in
Width
73.1 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
58.5 in
Height
57.4 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 TSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
3172 lb
Curb Weight
3622 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4530 lb

Weight Difference:
450 lb
12.42 %

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

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CPL*
Engine Code
B4204T11
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
250 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
207 hp
250 hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
207 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
141 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
▶ REPLAY
15.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.49 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
15.32 lb/hp
14.49 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
31 mpg
37 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
23 mpg
city
28 mpg
39 mpg
highway
45 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
450 mi
Range
554 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
450 mi
554 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Environmental Impact
144 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).
121.2 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
144 kWh
121.2 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
906 lb
Maximum Payload
908 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft








25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft