The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 AWD Geartronic (13 - 14) vs. VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10)
€ 36,500
€ 20,100
€ 36,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,100
ⓘ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 1.9 TDI.
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
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 1.9 TDI
3600 lb
Curb Weight
3012 lb
4564 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb
Weight Difference:
589 lb
16.36 %
General
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
M
Generation
9C
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
B5254T12
Engine Code
*BSW*
4
Valves
2
5
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
251 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
251 hp
104 hp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
266 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
266 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
▶ REPLAY
14.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.96 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
14.34 lb/hp
28.96 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
28 mpg
44 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
20 mpg
city
35 mpg
37 mpg
highway
51 mpg
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
427 mi
Range
633 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
427 mi
633 mi
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
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).
111 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
157.2 kWh
111 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
963 lb
Maximum Payload
780 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
