The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 Powershift (13 - 15) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)

€ 28,800
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 Powershift (13 - 15) Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
€ 23,800
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
€ 28,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,800

ⓘ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 3.6 inches longer, an inch narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI.
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
57.4
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 Powershift (13 - 15)
70.2
80.4
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
71.2
79.6
70.2 in
Width
71.2 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.4 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 Powershift (13 - 15)
104.2
172
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
99.9
168.4
172 in
Length
168.4 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
3391 lb
Curb Weight
3124 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 Powershift (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
267 lb
7.87 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)

General

Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
M
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
D4162T
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
113 hp
138 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
199 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI

Performance

Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

551 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country D2

62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
30.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.64 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
30.01 lb/hp
22.64 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
57 mpg
44 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
52 mpg
city
34 mpg
60 mpg
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
788 mi
Range
633 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
788 mi
633 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
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).
111 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
84.3 kWh
111 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
908 lb
Maximum Payload
866 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft