The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 AWD Geartronic (14 - 15) vs. VW New Beetle 1.6 Tiptronic (07 - 10)
€ 36,500
€ 20,800
€ 36,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 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 T5
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 T5
VW New Beetle 1.6
3622 lb
Curb Weight
2886 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3770 lb
Weight Difference:
736 lb
20.32 %
General
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
VW New Beetle 1.6
M
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
VW New Beetle 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
B4204T11
Engine Code
*BFS*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
242 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
242 hp
101 hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
258 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.6
Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
VW New Beetle 1.6
130 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.6
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14.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.57 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
14.97 lb/hp
28.57 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
VW New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
37 mpg
30 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.6
28 mpg
city
21 mpg
45 mpg
highway
39 mpg
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
554 mi
Range
432 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
554 mi
432 mi
VW New Beetle 1.6
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).
149.7 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
121.2 kWh
149.7 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
VW New Beetle 1.6
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
908 lb
Maximum Payload
884 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
