The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 (14 - 16) vs. VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 31,400
€ 22,100
€ 31,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI.
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI
1595 kg
Kerb Weight
1361 kg
2000 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1750 kg
Weight Difference:
234 kg
14.67 %
General
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
M
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
D4204T14
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1969 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
187 bhp
at 4250 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
187 bhp
104 bhp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
400 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
400 NM
250 NM
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
107 m
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
160 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
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8.53 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.09 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
8.53 kg/bhp
13.09 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
71 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
71 mpg
60 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
64 mpg
city
51 mpg
74 mpg
motorway
64 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
932 mi
Range
727 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
932 mi
727 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
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).
96.7 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
82.2 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
104 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
124 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
405 kg
Maximum Payload
389 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L
