The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 (15 - 16) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (16 - 17)
€ 27,400

€ 18,600

€ 27,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,600
ⓘ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 8.2 cm longer, 4.2 cm narrower and 3 cm lower than the VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT.
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
1458
1783
2041
1488
1825
2021
1783 mm
Width
1825 mm
2041 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1458 mm
Height
1488 mm
2646
4370
2524
4288
4370 mm
Length
4288 mm
2646 mm
Wheelbase
2524 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
1575 kg
Kerb Weight
1314 kg
1980 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1760 kg

Weight Difference:
261 kg
16.57 %

General
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Beetle 1.2 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 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
D4204T8
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1969 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
118 bhp
at 3750 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
118 bhp
104 bhp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
280 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 1400 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
280 NM
175 NM
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
118 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
147 m
0.000 sec

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

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
13.35 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.63 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
13.35 kg/bhp
12.63 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
76 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
76 mpg
53 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
67 mpg
city
43 mpg
83 mpg
motorway
61 mpg
62 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
1041 mi
Range
645 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
1041 mi
645 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
76.1 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).
100.4 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
76.1 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
96 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
124 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
405 kg
Maximum Payload
446 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
310 L








1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L