The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Geartronic (13 - 14) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14)
€ 32,600

€ 28,500

€ 32,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,500
ⓘ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
1607 kg
Kerb Weight
1439 kg
2040 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1850 kg

Weight Difference:
168 kg
10.45 %

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 automatic 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
207 bhp
at 5300 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
175 bhp
207 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
141 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
115 m
0.000 sec

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

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
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9.18 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.95 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
9.18 kg/bhp
6.95 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
54 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
54 mpg
37 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
42 mpg
city
28 mpg
66 mpg
motorway
46 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
717 mi
Range
450 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
717 mi
450 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Environmental Impact
107 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).
144 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
107 kWh
144 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
137 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
176 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
433 kg
Maximum Payload
411 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
310 L








1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L