The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3 Geartronic (18 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
€ 32,500

€ 27,000

€ 32,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘ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, 1.4 inches wider and 1.7 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT.
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
57.4
73.1
80.4
59.1
71.7
79.6
73.1 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 1.4 TSI BMT
3474 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4398 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb

Weight Difference:
432 lb
12.43 %

General
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
M
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
D5204T6
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
148 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
127 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
23.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.55 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
23.47 lb/hp
20.55 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
51 mpg
41 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
44 mpg
city
34 mpg
56 mpg
highway
47 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
838 mi
Range
600 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
838 mi
600 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
94.6 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).
108 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
94.6 kWh
108 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
924 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft








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