The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 AWD Geartronic (13 - 14) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
€ 36,500

€ 24,700

€ 36,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 is 9.2 cm longer, 2.5 cm narrower and 2.8 cm lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
1458
1783
2041
1486
1808
2021
1783 mm
Width
1808 mm
2041 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1458 mm
Height
1486 mm
2646
4370
2537
4278
4370 mm
Length
4278 mm
2646 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
1633 kg
Kerb Weight
1421 kg
2070 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1880 kg

Weight Difference:
212 kg
12.98 %

General
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
M
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-five petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
B5254T12
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2497 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
251 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
251 bhp
148 bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
360 NM
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
340 NM
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
360 NM
340 NM
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
130 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
89 m
0.000 sec

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

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
6.51 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.6 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
6.51 kg/bhp
9.6 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
63 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
34 mpg
63 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
24 mpg
city
54 mpg
44 mpg
motorway
71 mpg
57 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
427 mi
Range
759 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
427 mi
759 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
157.2 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).
92.5 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
157.2 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
194 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
115 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
437 kg
Maximum Payload
459 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
310 L








1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L