The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 Powershift (13 - 15) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 28,800
€ 21,900
€ 28,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900
ⓘ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, 2.5 cm narrower and 2.8 cm lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI.
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
1458
1783
2041
1486
1808
2021
1783 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
1538 kg
Kerb Weight
1373 kg
1950 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1770 kg
Weight Difference:
165 kg
10.73 %
General
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
M
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with gas turbine compressor
D4162T
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1560 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
113 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
113 bhp
158 bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
270 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
240 NM
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
270 NM
240 NM
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
168 m
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
115 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
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13.61 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.69 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
13.61 kg/bhp
8.69 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
69 mpg
46 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
63 mpg
city
37 mpg
72 mpg
motorway
53 mpg
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
788 mi
Range
551 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
788 mi
551 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
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).
117.5 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
84.3 kWh
117.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
108 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
412 kg
Maximum Payload
397 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L
