The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 (13 - 15) vs. VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10)
€ 27,000

€ 20,100

€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,100
ⓘ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 Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 is 24.1 cm longer, 6.2 cm wider and 4 cm lower than the VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI.
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
1458
1783
2041
1498
1721
1897
1783 mm
Width
1721 mm
2041 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1897 mm
1458 mm
Height
1498 mm
2646
4370
2515
4129
4370 mm
Length
4129 mm
2646 mm
Wheelbase
2515 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
1485 kg
Kerb Weight
1366 kg
1920 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1720 kg

Weight Difference:
119 kg
8.01 %

General
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
M
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
D4162T
Engine Code
*BSW*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1560 CC
Engine Capacity
1896 CC
113 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
113 bhp
104 bhp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
270 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
240 NM
at 1800 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
270 NM
240 NM
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
115 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
165 m
0.000 sec

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

VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
▶ REPLAY
13.14 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.13 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
13.14 kg/bhp
13.13 kg/bhp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy
74 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
74 mpg
52 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
69 mpg
city
42 mpg
78 mpg
motorway
61 mpg
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
850 mi
Range
633 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
850 mi
633 mi
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
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 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
78.2 kWh
111 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
99 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
435 kg
Maximum Payload
354 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
214 L







1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
769 L