The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3 (17 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13)
€ 28,300
€ 27,500
€ 28,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500
ⓘ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 T3 is 3.6 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TSI.
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
57.4
73.1
80.4
58.5
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
104.2
172
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 2.0 TSI
3459 lb
Curb Weight
3172 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
287 lb
8.3 %
General
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
B4204T37
Engine Code
*CPL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
150 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
150 hp
197 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
177 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
177 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
▶ REPLAY
23.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.1 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
23.06 lb/hp
16.1 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
42 mpg
31 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
32 mpg
city
23 mpg
51 mpg
highway
39 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
688 mi
Range
444 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
688 mi
444 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Environmental Impact
106.1 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).
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).
145.8 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
106.1 kWh
145.8 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
884 lb
Maximum Payload
906 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
