The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Geartronic (17 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)

€ 35,700
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Geartronic (17 - 18) Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
€ 22,300
 VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 35,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,300

ⓘ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 3.6 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT.
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
57.4
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Geartronic (17 - 18)
73.1
80.4
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
71.2
79.6
73.1 in
Width
71.2 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.4 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Geartronic (17 - 18)
104.2
172
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
99.9
168.4
172 in
Length
168.4 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
3605 lb
Curb Weight
2970 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3946 lb
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Geartronic (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
635 lb
17.62 %
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)

General

Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
M
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
D4204T14
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
187 hp
at 4250 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
187 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI 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 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
130 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country D4

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
19.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.07 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
19.28 lb/hp
20.07 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
55 mpg
42 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
47 mpg
city
34 mpg
60 mpg
highway
49 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
896 mi
Range
610 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
896 mi
610 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
106.1 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
88.5 kWh
106.1 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
849 lb
Maximum Payload
977 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft