The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 Cross Country T4 Powershift (13 - 15) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)

€ 30,600
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4 Powershift (13 - 15) Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
€ 21,900
 VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
€ 30,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900

ⓘ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 9.2 cm longer, 2.5 cm narrower and 2.8 cm lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI.
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
1458
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country T4 Powershift (13 - 15)
1783
2041
1486
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
1808
2021
1783 mm
Width
1808 mm
2041 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1458 mm
Height
1486 mm
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country T4 Powershift (13 - 15)
2646
4370
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
2537
4278
4370 mm
Length
4278 mm
2646 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
1523 kg
Kerb Weight
1373 kg
1940 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1770 kg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4 Powershift (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
150 kg
9.85 %
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)

General

Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
M
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
B4164T
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1596 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
178 bhp
at 5700 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
178 bhp
158 bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
240 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
240 NM
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
240 NM
240 NM
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI

Performance

Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

118 m
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country T4

62 mph 62
mph

115 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
8.56 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.69 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
8.56 kg/bhp
8.69 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
46 mpg
46 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
36 mpg
city
37 mpg
55 mpg
motorway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
62 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
631 mi
Range
551 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
631 mi
551 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
115.6 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).
117.5 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
115.6 kWh
117.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
143 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
417 kg
Maximum Payload
397 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L