The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 Cross Country T3 Geartronic (15 - 16) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14)

€ 28,700
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3 Geartronic (15 - 16) Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
€ 28,500
 VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
€ 28,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,500

ⓘ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, an inch narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TSI.
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
57.4
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country T3 Geartronic (15 - 16)
70.2
80.4
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14)
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 Geartronic (15 - 16)
104.2
172
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14)
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
3468 lb
Curb Weight
3172 lb
4354 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3 Geartronic (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
295 lb
8.51 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14)

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 automatic 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
B4154T4
Engine Code
*CPL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
150 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
150 hp
207 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
177 lb‑ft
at 1700 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
141 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country T3

62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI

▶ REPLAY
23.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.32 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
23.12 lb/hp
15.32 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
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
688 mi
Range
450 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
688 mi
450 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).
144 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
106.1 kWh
144 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
211 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
886 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