The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 Cross Country T4 AWD Geartronic (13 - 15) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)

€ 31,900
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4 AWD Geartronic (13 - 15) Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
€ 29,600
 VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 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 3.6 inches longer, an inch narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT.
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
57.4
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country T4 AWD Geartronic (13 - 15)
70.2
80.4
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)
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 T4 AWD Geartronic (13 - 15)
104.2
172
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)
99.9
168.4
172 in
Length
168.4 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
3583 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
4564 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4 AWD Geartronic (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
452 lb
12.62 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)

General

Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
M
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
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 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
B5204T8
Engine Code
*CUL*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
178 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
178 hp
217 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
221 lb‑ft
at 2700 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
221 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
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

374 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country T4

62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
20.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.43 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
20.13 lb/hp
14.43 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
29 mpg
36 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
21 mpg
city
27 mpg
37 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
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).
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)
301 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
981 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft