The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 AWD Geartronic (17 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14)
€ 41,800
€ 21,900
€ 41,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900
ⓘ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, 1.9 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI.
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
57.4
73.1
80.4
58.5
71.2
79.6
73.1 in
Width
71.2 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.4 in
Height
58.5 in
104.2
172
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
3622 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
547 lb
15.1 %
General
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
M
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
B4204T11
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
242 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
242 hp
138 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
258 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
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14.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.28 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
14.97 lb/hp
22.28 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
37 mpg
48 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
28 mpg
city
37 mpg
45 mpg
highway
56 mpg
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
554 mi
Range
697 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
554 mi
697 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
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).
100.7 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
121.2 kWh
100.7 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
908 lb
Maximum Payload
871 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
