The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3 Geartronic (16 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 30,100
€ 23,800
€ 30,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,800
ⓘ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 TDI.
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
VW Beetle 2.0 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 2.0 TDI
3468 lb
Curb Weight
3124 lb
4354 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
344 lb
9.92 %
General
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
M
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
B4154T4
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
150 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
150 hp
138 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
177 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
177 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
23.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.64 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
23.12 lb/hp
22.64 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
42 mpg
44 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
32 mpg
city
34 mpg
51 mpg
highway
51 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
688 mi
Range
633 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
688 mi
633 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
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).
111 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
106.1 kWh
111 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
211 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
886 lb
Maximum Payload
866 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
