The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 (13 - 15) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
€ 27,000

€ 27,000

€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 is 8.4 cm longer, 3.8 cm narrower and 4.4 cm lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT.
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
1458
1783
2041
1502
1821
2021
1783 mm
Width
1821 mm
2041 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1458 mm
Height
1502 mm
2646
4370
2540
4286
4370 mm
Length
4286 mm
2646 mm
Wheelbase
2540 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
1485 kg
Kerb Weight
1380 kg
1920 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1790 kg

Weight Difference:
105 kg
7.07 %

General
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
M
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
D4162T
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1560 CC
Engine Capacity
1395 CC
113 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
113 bhp
148 bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
270 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
270 NM
250 NM
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
115 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
165 m
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
122 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
13.14 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.32 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
13.14 kg/bhp
9.32 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
74 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
74 mpg
50 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
69 mpg
city
41 mpg
78 mpg
motorway
56 mpg
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
850 mi
Range
600 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
850 mi
600 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
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).
108 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
78.2 kWh
108 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
99 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
133 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
435 kg
Maximum Payload
410 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
310 L








1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L