The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country T4 AWD Geartronic (16 - 18)
€ 28,900

€ 33,800

€ 28,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,800
ⓘ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 3.3 inches shorter, 1.4 inches narrower and 1.7 inches taller than the Volvo V40 Cross Country T4.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
59.1
71.7
79.6
57.4
73.1
80.4
71.7 in
Width
73.1 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 T4
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3622 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4530 lb

Weight Difference:
547 lb
15.1 %

General
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
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)

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CZD*
Engine Code
B4204T21
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
187 hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
Performance
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
124 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

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

Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
▶ REPLAY
20.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.37 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
20.78 lb/hp
19.37 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
43 mpg
37 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
36 mpg
city
28 mpg
48 mpg
highway
45 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
621 mi
Range
554 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
621 mi
554 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
121.2 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
104.1 kWh
121.2 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
915 lb
Maximum Payload
908 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft








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