The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 (14 - 16) vs. VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10)
€ 31,400

€ 21,500

€ 31,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 is 9.5 inches longer, 2.4 inches wider and 1.6 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo.
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
57.4
70.2
80.4
59
67.8
74.7
70.2 in
Width
67.8 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.7 in
57.4 in
Height
59 in
104.2
172
99
162.6
172 in
Length
162.6 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
99 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
3516 lb
Curb Weight
2963 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb

Weight Difference:
553 lb
15.73 %

General
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
M
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
D4204T14
Engine Code
*AWU*
4
Valves
5
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
187 hp
at 4250 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
187 hp
148 hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
295 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
130 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
▶ REPLAY
18.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.02 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
18.8 lb/hp
20.02 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
59 mpg
29 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
53 mpg
city
21 mpg
62 mpg
highway
37 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
932 mi
Range
422 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
932 mi
422 mi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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).
153.5 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
82.2 kWh
153.5 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
893 lb
Maximum Payload
895 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft







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