The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.4 (05 - 10) vs. Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (15 - 16)
€ 17,500
€ 33,000
€ 17,500
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 considerably. The VW New Beetle 1.4 is 9.4 inches shorter, 2.4 inches narrower and 3.1 inches taller than the Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance.
VW New Beetle 1.4
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
59
67.8
74.7
55.9
70.2
80.4
67.8 in
Width
70.2 in
74.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
59 in
Height
55.9 in
99
162.6
104.2
172
162.6 in
Length
172 in
99 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW New Beetle 1.4
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
2771 lb
Curb Weight
3479 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4420 lb
Weight Difference:
708 lb
20.35 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.4
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
9C
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.4
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
*BCA*
Engine Code
D4204T14
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
74 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 4250 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.4
74 hp
197 hp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
93 lb‑ft
at 3300 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.4
93 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.4
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
100 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
14.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
666 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
▶ REPLAY
37.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.66 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.4
37.45 lb/hp
17.66 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.4
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
62 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.4
33 mpg
62 mpg
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
25 mpg
city
56 mpg
41 mpg
highway
65 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
482 mi
Range
1014 mi
VW New Beetle 1.4
482 mi
1014 mi
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Environmental Impact
134.5 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 New Beetle 1.4
134.5 kWh
78.2 kWh
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.4
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
866 lb
Maximum Payload
941 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
