The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 (18 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 29,200
€ 22,100
€ 29,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘ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 3.6 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.6 TDI.
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
57.4
73.1
80.4
58.5
71.2
79.6
73.1 in
Width
71.2 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.4 in
Height
58.5 in
104.2
172
99.9
168.4
172 in
Length
168.4 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
3472 lb
Curb Weight
3000 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
472 lb
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
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch 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
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
118 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
118 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
207 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
29.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.85 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
29.42 lb/hp
28.85 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
50 mpg
50 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
41 mpg
city
43 mpg
57 mpg
highway
53 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
820 mi
Range
727 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
820 mi
727 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
96.7 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
96.7 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
893 lb
Maximum Payload
858 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
