The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 (13 - 15) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (12 - 13)
€ 27,000

€ 25,600

€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600
ⓘ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 9.2 cm longer, 2.5 cm narrower and 2.8 cm lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TSI.
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
1458
1783
2041
1486
1808
2021
1783 mm
Width
1808 mm
2041 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1458 mm
Height
1486 mm
2646
4370
2537
4278
4370 mm
Length
4278 mm
2646 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
1485 kg
Kerb Weight
1417 kg
1920 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1830 kg

Weight Difference:
68 kg
4.58 %

General
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
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 2.0 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
D4162T
Engine Code
*CPL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1560 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
113 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Power
197 bhp
at 5100 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
113 bhp
197 bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
270 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 NM
at 1700 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
270 NM
280 NM
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
115 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
165 m
0.000 sec

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

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
▶ REPLAY
13.14 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.19 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
13.14 kg/bhp
7.19 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
74 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
74 mpg
38 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
69 mpg
city
28 mpg
78 mpg
motorway
47 mpg
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
850 mi
Range
462 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
850 mi
462 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 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).
140.2 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
78.2 kWh
140.2 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
99 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
435 kg
Maximum Payload
413 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
310 L








1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L