The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3 (16 - 17) vs. VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 29,800

€ 22,100

€ 29,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI.
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI
3459 lb
Curb Weight
3000 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb

Weight Difference:
459 lb
13.27 %

General
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
M
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
B4204T37
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
150 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
150 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI
Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
23.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.85 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
23.06 lb/hp
28.85 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
43 mpg
50 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
33 mpg
city
43 mpg
51 mpg
highway
53 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
700 mi
Range
727 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
700 mi
727 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
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).
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).
96.7 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
104.1 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
884 lb
Maximum Payload
858 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft








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