The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4 AWD Geartronic (13 - 15) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
€ 31,900

€ 28,900

€ 31,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,900
ⓘ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 T4 is 8.4 cm longer, 3.8 cm narrower and 4.4 cm lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT.
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
1458
1783
2041
1502
1821
2021
1783 mm
Width
1821 mm
2041 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1458 mm
Height
1502 mm
2646
4370
2540
4286
4370 mm
Length
4286 mm
2646 mm
Wheelbase
2540 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
1625 kg
Kerb Weight
1395 kg
2070 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1810 kg

Weight Difference:
230 kg
14.15 %

General
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
M
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-five petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
B5204T8
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1395 CC
178 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
178 bhp
148 bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
300 NM
at 2700 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
300 NM
250 NM
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
130 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
114 m
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
122 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
9.13 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.43 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
9.13 kg/bhp
9.43 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
35 mpg
51 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
25 mpg
city
43 mpg
45 mpg
motorway
58 mpg
62 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
482 mi
Range
621 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
482 mi
621 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
151.6 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).
104.1 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
151.6 kWh
104.1 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
187 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
127 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
445 kg
Maximum Payload
415 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
310 L








1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L