The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4 AWD Geartronic (13 - 15) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)
€ 31,900

€ 29,600

€ 31,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,600
ⓘ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 9.2 cm longer, 2.5 cm narrower and 2.8 cm lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT.
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
1458
1783
2041
1486
1808
2021
1783 mm
Width
1808 mm
2041 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1458 mm
Height
1486 mm
2646
4370
2537
4278
4370 mm
Length
4278 mm
2646 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
1625 kg
Kerb Weight
1420 kg
2070 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1860 kg

Weight Difference:
205 kg
12.62 %

General
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
VW Beetle 2.0 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
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Straight-five petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
B5204T8
Engine Code
*CUL*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
178 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
217 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
178 bhp
217 bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
300 NM
at 2700 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
300 NM
350 NM
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
130 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
114 m
0.000 sec

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

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
9.13 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.54 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
9.13 kg/bhp
6.54 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
35 mpg
43 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
25 mpg
city
32 mpg
45 mpg
motorway
53 mpg
62 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
482 mi
Range
518 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
482 mi
518 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 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).
125 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
151.6 kWh
125 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
187 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
152 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
445 kg
Maximum Payload
440 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
310 L








1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L