The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 (13 - 14) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13)
€ 30,800

€ 27,500

€ 30,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500
ⓘ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 D4 is 9.2 cm longer, 2.5 cm narrower and 2.8 cm lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TSI.
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
1458
1783
2041
1486
1808
2021
1783 mm
Width
1808 mm
2041 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1458 mm
Height
1486 mm
2646
4370
2537
4278
4370 mm
Length
4278 mm
2646 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
1582 kg
Kerb Weight
1439 kg
2010 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1850 kg

Weight Difference:
143 kg
9.04 %

General
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
D5204T4
Engine Code
*CPL*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
175 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
197 bhp
at 5100 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
175 bhp
197 bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
400 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 NM
at 1700 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
400 NM
280 NM
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
119 m
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
104 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
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9.04 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.3 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
9.04 kg/bhp
7.3 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
64 mpg
37 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
53 mpg
city
27 mpg
72 mpg
motorway
46 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
848 mi
Range
444 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
848 mi
444 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
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).
145.8 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
90.4 kWh
145.8 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
117 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
179 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
428 kg
Maximum Payload
411 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
310 L








1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L