The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Geartronic (17 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
€ 35,700

€ 30,300

€ 35,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,300
ⓘ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 8.2 cm longer, 3.2 cm wider and 3 cm lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT.
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
1458
1857
2041
1488
1825
2021
1857 mm
Width
1825 mm
2041 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1458 mm
Height
1488 mm
2646
4370
2524
4288
4370 mm
Length
4288 mm
2646 mm
Wheelbase
2524 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
1635 kg
Kerb Weight
1451 kg
2020 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1870 kg

Weight Difference:
184 kg
11.25 %

General
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
M
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
D4204T14
Engine Code
*CUL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1969 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
187 bhp
at 4250 rpm
Power
217 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
187 bhp
217 bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
400 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
400 NM
350 NM
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
130 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
104 m
0.000 sec

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

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
8.74 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.69 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
8.74 kg/bhp
6.69 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
66 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
66 mpg
42 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
56 mpg
city
31 mpg
72 mpg
motorway
51 mpg
62 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
896 mi
Range
503 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
896 mi
503 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 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).
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).
128.7 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
88.5 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
112 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
157 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
385 kg
Maximum Payload
419 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
310 L








1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L