The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.6 (05 - 10) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (17 - 18)
€ 18,700
€ 36,900
€ 18,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,900
ⓘ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 1.6 is 9.5 inches shorter, 5.4 inches narrower and 1.6 inches taller than the Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance.
VW New Beetle 1.6
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
59
67.8
74.7
57.4
73.1
80.4
67.8 in
Width
73.1 in
74.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
59 in
Height
57.4 in
99
162.6
104.2
172
162.6 in
Length
172 in
99 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW New Beetle 1.6
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
2815 lb
Curb Weight
3605 lb
3704 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb
Weight Difference:
789 lb
21.89 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.6
Volvo V40 Cross Country 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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.6
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
*BFS*
Engine Code
D4204T14
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
101 hp
197 hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
109 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.6
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
111 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
▶ REPLAY
27.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.3 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
27.87 lb/hp
18.3 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.6
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.6
31 mpg
55 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
23 mpg
city
47 mpg
40 mpg
highway
60 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
455 mi
Range
896 mi
VW New Beetle 1.6
455 mi
896 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Environmental Impact
142.1 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).
88.5 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.6
142.1 kWh
88.5 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.6
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
888 lb
Maximum Payload
849 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
