The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07) vs. Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16)
€ 22,200
€ 39,100
€ 22,200
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 considerably. The VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo is 9.4 inches shorter, 2.4 inches narrower and 3.1 inches taller than the Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance.
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Volvo V40 T5 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 1.8 5V Turbo
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
3014 lb
Curb Weight
3488 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
474 lb
13.59 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
9C
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*AWU*
Engine Code
B4204T11
5
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
250 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
148 hp
250 hp
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
162 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
124 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
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20.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.95 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
20.36 lb/hp
13.95 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
26 mpg
40 mpg
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
18 mpg
city
30 mpg
34 mpg
highway
49 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
380 mi
Range
653 mi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
380 mi
653 mi
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Environmental Impact
170.4 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 New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
170.4 kWh
111.8 kWh
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
348 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
888 lb
Maximum Payload
922 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
