The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 (14 - 16) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)
€ 31,400

€ 21,400

€ 31,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,400
ⓘ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 3.2 inches longer, 1.7 inches narrower and 1.2 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
57.4
70.2
80.4
58.6
71.9
79.6
70.2 in
Width
71.9 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.4 in
Height
58.6 in
104.2
172
99.4
168.8
172 in
Length
168.8 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3516 lb
Curb Weight
3071 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb

Weight Difference:
445 lb
12.66 %

General
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
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 manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
D4204T14
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
187 hp
at 4250 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
187 hp
108 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
295 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
130 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
18.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.44 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
18.8 lb/hp
28.44 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
59 mpg
56 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
53 mpg
city
48 mpg
62 mpg
highway
62 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
932 mi
Range
814 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
932 mi
814 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).
86.4 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
82.2 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
893 lb
Maximum Payload
1030 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft








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