The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4 Powershift (13 - 15) vs. VW New Beetle 1.6 (05 - 10)
€ 30,600
€ 18,700
€ 30,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,700
ⓘ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
3358 lb
Curb Weight
2815 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3704 lb
Weight Difference:
542 lb
16.14 %
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
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
VW New Beetle 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
B4164T
Engine Code
*BFS*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
178 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
178 hp
101 hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
177 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
111 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.6
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18.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.87 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
18.87 lb/hp
27.87 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
VW New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
39 mpg
31 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.6
30 mpg
city
23 mpg
46 mpg
highway
40 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
631 mi
Range
455 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
631 mi
455 mi
VW New Beetle 1.6
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).
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).
142.1 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
115.6 kWh
142.1 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
VW New Beetle 1.6
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
919 lb
Maximum Payload
888 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
