The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4 AWD Geartronic (13 - 15) vs. VW New Beetle 1.6 Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 31,900
€ 19,700
€ 31,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,700
ⓘ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 1.6.
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
VW New Beetle 1.6
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 1.6
3583 lb
Curb Weight
2899 lb
4564 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb
Weight Difference:
683 lb
19.06 %
General
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
VW New Beetle 1.6
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
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
VW New Beetle 1.6
Straight-five gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
B5204T8
Engine Code
*BFS*
4
Valves
2
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
178 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
178 hp
101 hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
221 lb‑ft
at 2700 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
221 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.6
Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
VW New Beetle 1.6
130 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.6
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20.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.7 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
20.13 lb/hp
28.7 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
VW New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
29 mpg
28 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.6
21 mpg
city
20 mpg
37 mpg
highway
36 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
482 mi
Range
412 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
482 mi
412 mi
VW New Beetle 1.6
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).
157.2 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
151.6 kWh
157.2 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
301 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
VW New Beetle 1.6
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
981 lb
Maximum Payload
893 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
