The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3 Geartronic (13 - 15) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 30,300
€ 23,800
€ 30,300
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 D3 is 3.6 inches longer, an inch narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI.
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
57.4
70.2
80.4
58.5
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
104.2
172
99.9
168.4
172 in
Length
168.4 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
3543 lb
Curb Weight
3124 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
419 lb
11.83 %
General
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
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 automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
D5204T6
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
148 hp
138 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
258 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
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23.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.64 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
23.94 lb/hp
22.64 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
45 mpg
44 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
35 mpg
city
34 mpg
55 mpg
highway
51 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
717 mi
Range
633 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
717 mi
633 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
107 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).
111 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
107 kWh
111 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
955 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
