The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4 AWD Geartronic (16 - 18) vs. VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10)
€ 33,800
€ 20,100
€ 33,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,100
ⓘ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, 5.4 inches wider and 1.6 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI.
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
57.4
73.1
80.4
59
67.8
74.7
73.1 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 1.9 TDI
3622 lb
Curb Weight
3012 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb
Weight Difference:
611 lb
16.87 %
General
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
M
Generation
9C
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
B4204T21
Engine Code
*BSW*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
187 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
187 hp
104 hp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
236 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
▶ REPLAY
19.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.96 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
19.37 lb/hp
28.96 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
37 mpg
44 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
28 mpg
city
35 mpg
45 mpg
highway
51 mpg
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
554 mi
Range
633 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
554 mi
633 mi
VW New Beetle 1.9 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).
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 New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
908 lb
Maximum Payload
780 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
