The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 (13 - 15) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI (11 - 14)
€ 27,000
€ 17,600
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,600
ⓘ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 Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 is 3.6 inches longer, an inch narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.2 TSI.
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
57.4
70.2
80.4
58.5
71.2
79.6
70.2 in
Width
71.2 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.4 in
Height
58.5 in
104.2
172
99.9
168.4
172 in
Length
168.4 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
3274 lb
Curb Weight
2809 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3704 lb
Weight Difference:
465 lb
14.2 %
General
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
M
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
D4162T
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
113 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
199 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
115 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
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28.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.01 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
28.97 lb/hp
27.01 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
62 mpg
40 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
57 mpg
city
31 mpg
65 mpg
highway
47 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
850 mi
Range
579 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
850 mi
579 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
78.2 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
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
78.2 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
959 lb
Maximum Payload
895 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
