The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 AWD Geartronic (13 - 14)
€ 27,000

€ 36,500

€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,500
ⓘ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 3.3 inches shorter, 1.5 inches wider and 1.7 inches taller than the Volvo V40 Cross Country T5.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
59.1
71.7
79.6
57.4
70.2
80.4
71.7 in
Width
70.2 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
59.1 in
Height
57.4 in
100
168.7
104.2
172
168.7 in
Length
172 in
100 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
3042 lb
Curb Weight
3600 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4564 lb

Weight Difference:
558 lb
15.5 %

General
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
16
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CZD*
Engine Code
B5254T12
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
251 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
251 hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Performance
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
124 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

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

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
▶ REPLAY
20.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.34 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
20.55 lb/hp
14.34 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
28 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
41 mpg
28 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
34 mpg
city
20 mpg
47 mpg
highway
37 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
600 mi
Range
427 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
600 mi
427 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Environmental Impact
108 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).
157.2 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
108 kWh
157.2 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
904 lb
Maximum Payload
963 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft








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