The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3 Geartronic (16 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
€ 30,100

€ 24,500

€ 30,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500
ⓘ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 8.2 cm longer, 3.2 cm wider and 3 cm lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT.
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI 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 1.4 TSI BMT
1573 kg
Kerb Weight
1363 kg
1975 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1800 kg

Weight Difference:
210 kg
13.35 %

General
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
M
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
B4154T4
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1498 CC
Engine Capacity
1395 CC
150 bhp
at 5700 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
150 bhp
148 bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
240 NM
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
240 NM
250 NM
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
mph
118 m
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
121 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
10.49 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.21 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
10.49 kg/bhp
9.21 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
50 mpg
52 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
38 mpg
city
43 mpg
61 mpg
motorway
59 mpg
62 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
688 mi
Range
633 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
688 mi
633 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
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).
102.4 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
106.1 kWh
102.4 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
131 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
124 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
402 kg
Maximum Payload
437 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
310 L








1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L