The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 Cross Country T3 (15 - 16) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

€ 26,900
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3 (15 - 16) Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
€ 24,200
 VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 26,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,200

ⓘ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 T3 is 3.6 inches longer, an inch narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT.
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
57.4
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country T3 (15 - 16)
70.2
80.4
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
71.2
79.6
70.2 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 T3 (15 - 16)
104.2
172
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (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 T3
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
3459 lb
Curb Weight
3007 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3 (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
452 lb
13.07 %
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

General

Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
M
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
B4204T37
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
150 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
150 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
177 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
177 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
130 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country T3

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
23.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.32 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
23.06 lb/hp
20.32 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
43 mpg
44 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
33 mpg
city
37 mpg
51 mpg
highway
50 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
700 mi
Range
645 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
700 mi
645 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
100.4 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
104.1 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
884 lb
Maximum Payload
983 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft