The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4 AWD Geartronic (13 - 15) vs. VW New Beetle 1.4 (05 - 10)
€ 31,900
€ 17,500
€ 31,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Volvo V40 Cross Country T4 is 9.5 inches longer, 2.4 inches wider and 1.6 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 1.4.
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
VW New Beetle 1.4
57.4
70.2
80.4
59
67.8
74.7
70.2 in
Width
67.8 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.7 in
57.4 in
Height
59 in
104.2
172
99
162.6
172 in
Length
162.6 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
99 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
VW New Beetle 1.4
3583 lb
Curb Weight
2771 lb
4564 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3638 lb
Weight Difference:
811 lb
22.64 %
General
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
VW New Beetle 1.4
M
Generation
9C
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
VW New Beetle 1.4
Straight-five gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
B5204T8
Engine Code
*BCA*
4
Valves
2
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
178 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
74 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
178 hp
74 hp
VW New Beetle 1.4
221 lb‑ft
at 2700 rpm
Max. Torque
93 lb‑ft
at 3300 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
221 lb‑ft
93 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.4
Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
VW New Beetle 1.4
130 mph
Maximum Speed
100 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
666 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.4
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20.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
37.45 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
20.13 lb/hp
37.45 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
VW New Beetle 1.4
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
29 mpg
33 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.4
21 mpg
city
25 mpg
37 mpg
highway
41 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
482 mi
Range
482 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
482 mi
482 mi
VW New Beetle 1.4
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).
134.5 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
151.6 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
301 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
VW New Beetle 1.4
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
981 lb
Maximum Payload
866 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
