The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 (15 - 16) vs. VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14)
€ 27,400

€ 20,100

€ 27,400
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 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 1.6 TDI.
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI
1575 kg
Kerb Weight
1361 kg
1980 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1750 kg

Weight Difference:
214 kg
13.59 %

General
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
M
Generation
16
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 Beetle 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
D4204T8
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1969 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
118 bhp
at 3750 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
118 bhp
104 bhp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
280 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
280 NM
250 NM
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
147 m
0.000 sec

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

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
13.35 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.09 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
13.35 kg/bhp
13.09 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
76 mpg
combined
63 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
76 mpg
63 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
67 mpg
city
52 mpg
83 mpg
motorway
69 mpg
62 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
1041 mi
Range
759 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
1041 mi
759 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
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).
92.5 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
76.1 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
96 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
119 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
405 kg
Maximum Payload
389 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
310 L








1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L