The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 Cross Country T4 AWD Geartronic (15 - 16) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)

€ 33,500
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4 AWD Geartronic (15 - 16) Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
€ 23,800
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
€ 33,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,800

ⓘ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 TDI.
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
57.4
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country T4 AWD Geartronic (15 - 16)
70.2
80.4
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
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 (15 - 16)
104.2
172
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
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 TDI
3622 lb
Curb Weight
3124 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4 AWD Geartronic (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
498 lb
13.75 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)

General

Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
M
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
B4204T21
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
187 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
187 hp
138 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
236 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI

Performance

Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country T4

62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
19.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.64 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
19.37 lb/hp
22.64 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
37 mpg
44 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
28 mpg
city
34 mpg
45 mpg
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
554 mi
Range
633 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
554 mi
633 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
111 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
121.2 kWh
111 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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