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 3.2 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 1.2 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT.
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
57.4
73.1
80.4
58.6
71.9
79.6
73.1 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 TSI BMT
3605 lb
Curb Weight
3199 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb

Weight Difference:
406 lb
11.26 %

General
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
VW Beetle 2.0 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 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 gasoline engine with turbocharger
D4204T14
Engine Code
*CUL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
187 hp
at 4250 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
187 hp
217 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
295 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
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
341 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
19.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.74 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
19.28 lb/hp
14.74 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
55 mpg
35 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
47 mpg
city
26 mpg
60 mpg
highway
43 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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)
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
849 lb
Maximum Payload
924 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft








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