The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 AWD Geartronic (14 - 15) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
€ 36,500

€ 26,300

€ 36,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,300
ⓘ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 T5 is 8.4 cm longer, 3.8 cm narrower and 4.4 cm lower than the VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT.
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
1458
1783
2041
1502
1821
2021
1783 mm
Width
1821 mm
2041 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1458 mm
Height
1502 mm
2646
4370
2540
4286
4370 mm
Length
4286 mm
2646 mm
Wheelbase
2540 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
1643 kg
Kerb Weight
1382 kg
2055 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1780 kg

Weight Difference:
261 kg
15.89 %

General
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
M
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
B4204T11
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1969 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
242 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
242 bhp
104 bhp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 1400 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
350 NM
175 NM
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
130 mph
Maximum Speed
110 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
85 m
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
157 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
6.79 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.29 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
6.79 kg/bhp
13.29 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
54 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
44 mpg
54 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
33 mpg
city
46 mpg
54 mpg
motorway
60 mpg
57 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
554 mi
Range
657 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
554 mi
657 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
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).
98.5 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
121.2 kWh
98.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
149 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
122 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
412 kg
Maximum Payload
398 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
310 L








1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L