The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 Geartronic (18 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 31,000

€ 19,500

€ 31,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,500
ⓘ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, 4.9 cm wider and 2.8 cm lower than the VW Beetle 1.2 TSI.
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
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 1.2 TSI
1576 kg
Kerb Weight
1297 kg
1995 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1700 kg

Weight Difference:
279 kg
17.7 %

General
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
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 1.2 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
D4204T8
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1969 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
118 bhp
at 3750 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
118 bhp
104 bhp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
280 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 1550 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
280 NM
175 NM
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
147 m
0.000 sec

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

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
13.36 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.47 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
13.36 kg/bhp
12.47 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
61 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
61 mpg
48 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
53 mpg
city
39 mpg
67 mpg
motorway
54 mpg
62 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
838 mi
Range
579 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
838 mi
579 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
94.6 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).
111.8 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
94.6 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
121 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
139 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
419 kg
Maximum Payload
403 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
310 L








1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L