The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3 (13 - 15) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
€ 28,500
€ 24,500
€ 28,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500
ⓘ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 D3 is 8.2 cm longer, 4.2 cm narrower and 3 cm lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT.
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
1458
1783
2041
1488
1825
2021
1783 mm
Width
1825 mm
2041 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1458 mm
Height
1488 mm
2646
4370
2524
4288
4370 mm
Length
4288 mm
2646 mm
Wheelbase
2524 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
1582 kg
Kerb Weight
1363 kg
2010 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1800 kg
Weight Difference:
219 kg
13.84 %
General
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
M
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
D5204T6
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1395 CC
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
148 bhp
148 bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
350 NM
250 NM
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
127 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
133 m
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
121 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
10.69 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.21 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
10.69 kg/bhp
9.21 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
64 mpg
52 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
53 mpg
city
43 mpg
72 mpg
motorway
59 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
848 mi
Range
633 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
848 mi
633 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
102.4 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
90.4 kWh
102.4 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
117 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
124 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
428 kg
Maximum Payload
437 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L
