The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 Geartronic (18 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
€ 31,000

€ 30,300

€ 31,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,300
ⓘ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 3.2 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 1.2 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT.
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
57.4
73.1
80.4
58.6
71.9
79.6
73.1 in
Width
71.9 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.4 in
Height
58.6 in
104.2
172
99.4
168.8
172 in
Length
168.8 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
3474 lb
Curb Weight
3199 lb
4398 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb

Weight Difference:
276 lb
7.94 %

General
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
D4204T8
Engine Code
*CUL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
118 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
118 hp
217 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
207 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
118 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
29.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.74 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
29.44 lb/hp
14.74 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
51 mpg
35 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
44 mpg
city
26 mpg
56 mpg
highway
43 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
838 mi
Range
503 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
838 mi
503 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
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).
128.7 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
94.6 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
924 lb
Maximum Payload
924 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft








29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft