The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 AWD Geartronic (13 - 14) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)

€ 36,500
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 AWD Geartronic (13 - 14) Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
€ 24,700
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 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 3.6 inches longer, an inch narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
57.4
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 AWD Geartronic (13 - 14)
70.2
80.4
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
71.2
79.6
70.2 in
Width
71.2 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.4 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 AWD Geartronic (13 - 14)
104.2
172
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
99.9
168.4
172 in
Length
168.4 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3600 lb
Curb Weight
3133 lb
4564 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 AWD Geartronic (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
467 lb
12.97 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)

General

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
M
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
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 gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
B5254T12
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
251 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
251 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
266 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
266 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
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

292 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
14.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.17 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
14.34 lb/hp
21.17 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
28 mpg
52 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
20 mpg
city
45 mpg
37 mpg
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
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).
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)
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
963 lb
Maximum Payload
1012 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft