The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3 (16 - 17) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
€ 29,800
€ 27,000
€ 29,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘ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 8.2 cm longer, 3.2 cm wider and 3 cm lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI 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 T3
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
1569 kg
Kerb Weight
1445 kg
1970 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1890 kg
Weight Difference:
124 kg
7.9 %
General
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
M
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
B4204T37
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1969 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
150 bhp
at 5700 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
150 bhp
148 bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
240 NM
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
340 NM
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
240 NM
340 NM
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
130 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
118 m
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
124 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
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10.46 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.76 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
10.46 kg/bhp
9.76 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
51 mpg
60 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
40 mpg
city
50 mpg
61 mpg
motorway
66 mpg
62 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
700 mi
Range
727 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
700 mi
727 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI 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).
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 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
128 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
124 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
401 kg
Maximum Payload
445 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L
