The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 Powershift (13 - 15) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
€ 28,800

€ 27,000

€ 28,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘ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 3.3 inches longer, 1.5 inches narrower and 1.7 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT.
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
57.4
70.2
80.4
59.1
71.7
79.6
70.2 in
Width
71.7 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.4 in
Height
59.1 in
104.2
172
100
168.7
172 in
Length
168.7 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
100 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
3391 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb

Weight Difference:
348 lb
10.26 %

General
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Beetle 1.4 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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
D4162T
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
113 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
199 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
118 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
30.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.55 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
30.01 lb/hp
20.55 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
57 mpg
41 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
52 mpg
city
34 mpg
60 mpg
highway
47 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
788 mi
Range
600 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
788 mi
600 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
108 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
84.3 kWh
108 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
908 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft








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