The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 2.0 (05 - 10) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance (17 - 18)
€ 19,700

€ 35,000

€ 19,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,000
ⓘ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 2.0 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 2.0
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 2.0
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
2912 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
3770 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb

Weight Difference:
604 lb
17.18 %

General
VW New Beetle 2.0
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 2.0
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
*AZJ*
Engine Code
D4204T14
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW New Beetle 2.0
113 hp
197 hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
125 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW New Beetle 2.0
125 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Performance
VW New Beetle 2.0
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
115 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
▶ REPLAY
25.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.85 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 2.0
25.77 lb/hp
17.85 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 2.0
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
59 mpg
VW New Beetle 2.0
27 mpg
59 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
20 mpg
city
53 mpg
35 mpg
highway
62 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
393 mi
Range
963 mi
VW New Beetle 2.0
393 mi
963 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Environmental Impact
164.8 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).
82.2 kWh
VW New Beetle 2.0
164.8 kWh
82.2 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
338 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 2.0
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
858 lb
Maximum Payload
893 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft







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