The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 Geartronic (17 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
€ 30,600

€ 24,200

€ 30,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,200
ⓘ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, 4.9 cm wider and 2.8 cm lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT.
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
1458
1857
2041
1486
1808
2021
1857 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 1.4 TSI BMT
1592 kg
Kerb Weight
1364 kg
1995 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1810 kg

Weight Difference:
228 kg
14.32 %

General
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Beetle 1.4 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 automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
D4204T8
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1969 CC
Engine Capacity
1395 CC
118 bhp
at 3750 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
118 bhp
148 bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
280 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
280 NM
250 NM
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
118 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
147 m
0.000 sec

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

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
13.49 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.22 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
13.49 kg/bhp
9.22 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
72 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
72 mpg
53 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
63 mpg
city
44 mpg
78 mpg
motorway
60 mpg
62 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
988 mi
Range
645 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
988 mi
645 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
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).
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
80.3 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
104 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
122 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
403 kg
Maximum Payload
446 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
310 L








1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L