The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 Geartronic (15 - 16) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14)

€ 29,200
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 Geartronic (15 - 16) Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
€ 20,100
 VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
€ 29,200
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 3.6 inches longer, an inch narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI.
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
57.4
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 Geartronic (15 - 16)
70.2
80.4
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14)
71.2
79.6
70.2 in
Width
71.2 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.4 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 Geartronic (15 - 16)
104.2
172
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14)
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 1.4 TSI
3510 lb
Curb Weight
2996 lb
4398 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3858 lb
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 Geartronic (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
514 lb
14.64 %
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14)

General

Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
M
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
D4204T8
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
118 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
118 hp
158 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
207 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI

Performance

Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country D2

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
29.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.96 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
29.75 lb/hp
18.96 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
60 mpg
36 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
52 mpg
city
27 mpg
65 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
988 mi
Range
518 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
988 mi
518 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
80.3 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).
125 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
80.3 kWh
125 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
163 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
888 lb
Maximum Payload
862 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft