The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country T3 (16 - 17)
€ 24,500

€ 29,800

€ 24,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,800
ⓘ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 3.2 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 1.2 inches taller than the Volvo V40 Cross Country T3.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
58.6
71.9
79.6
57.4
73.1
80.4
71.9 in
Width
73.1 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
58.6 in
Height
57.4 in
99.4
168.8
104.2
172
168.8 in
Length
172 in
99.4 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
3005 lb
Curb Weight
3459 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb

Weight Difference:
454 lb
13.12 %

General
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
16
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CZD*
Engine Code
B4204T37
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
150 hp
at 5700 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
150 hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
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
397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
▶ REPLAY
20.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.06 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
20.3 lb/hp
23.06 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
44 mpg
43 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
36 mpg
city
33 mpg
49 mpg
highway
51 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
633 mi
Range
700 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
633 mi
700 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
Environmental Impact
102.4 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).
104.1 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
102.4 kWh
104.1 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 Cross Country T3
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
963 lb
Maximum Payload
884 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft








25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft