The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 Cross Country T4 AWD Geartronic (13 - 15) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13)

€ 31,900
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4 AWD Geartronic (13 - 15) Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
€ 27,500
 VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
€ 31,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500

ⓘ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 T4 is 3.6 inches longer, an inch narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TSI.
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
57.4
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country T4 AWD Geartronic (13 - 15)
70.2
80.4
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13)
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 DSG (11 - 13)
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
3583 lb
Curb Weight
3172 lb
4564 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4 AWD Geartronic (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
410 lb
11.44 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13)

General

Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
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
Straight-five gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
B5204T8
Engine Code
*CPL*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
178 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
178 hp
197 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
221 lb‑ft
at 2700 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
221 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI

Performance

Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country T4

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
29 mpg
31 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
21 mpg
city
23 mpg
37 mpg
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
482 mi
Range
444 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
482 mi
444 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
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).
145.8 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
151.6 kWh
145.8 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
301 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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