The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 (15 - 16) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13)
€ 27,400
€ 27,500
€ 27,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500
ⓘ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
1575 kg
Kerb Weight
1439 kg
1980 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1850 kg
Weight Difference:
136 kg
8.63 %
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 dual clutch 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
D4204T8
Engine Code
*CPL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1969 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
118 bhp
at 3750 rpm
Power
197 bhp
at 5100 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
118 bhp
197 bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
280 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 NM
at 1700 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
280 NM
280 NM
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
147 m
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
104 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
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13.35 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.3 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
13.35 kg/bhp
7.3 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
76 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
76 mpg
37 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
67 mpg
city
27 mpg
83 mpg
motorway
46 mpg
62 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
1041 mi
Range
444 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
1041 mi
444 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
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).
145.8 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
76.1 kWh
145.8 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
96 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
179 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
405 kg
Maximum Payload
411 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L
