The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3 Geartronic (15 - 16) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
€ 30,700

€ 29,700

€ 30,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,700
ⓘ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 3.3 inches longer, 1.5 inches narrower and 1.7 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI 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 D3
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3510 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
4398 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb

Weight Difference:
247 lb
7.04 %

General
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
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 manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
D5204T6
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
148 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
236 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
130 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
23.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.05 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
23.72 lb/hp
22.05 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
59 mpg
51 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
51 mpg
city
44 mpg
64 mpg
highway
57 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
963 mi
Range
743 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
963 mi
743 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
94.6 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
82.2 kWh
94.6 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
888 lb
Maximum Payload
838 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft








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