The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country T3 Geartronic (16 - 18)
€ 24,200

€ 30,100

€ 24,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT is 9.2 cm shorter, 4.9 cm narrower and 2.8 cm taller than the Volvo V40 Cross Country T3.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
1486
1808
2021
1458
1857
2041
1808 mm
Width
1857 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2041 mm
1486 mm
Height
1458 mm
2537
4278
2646
4370
4278 mm
Length
4370 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2646 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
1364 kg
Kerb Weight
1573 kg
1810 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1975 kg

Weight Difference:
209 kg
13.29 %

General
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
16
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*CZD*
Engine Code
B4154T4
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1395 CC
Engine Capacity
1498 CC
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
150 bhp
at 5700 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 bhp
150 bhp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
240 NM
at 1700 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
250 NM
240 NM
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
Performance
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
126 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
121 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
118 m
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
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9.22 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.49 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
9.22 kg/bhp
10.49 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
53 mpg
50 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
44 mpg
city
38 mpg
60 mpg
motorway
61 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
62 L
645 mi
Range
688 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
645 mi
688 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
106.1 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
100.4 kWh
106.1 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
122 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
131 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
446 kg
Maximum Payload
402 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
335 L








905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1032 L