The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 Powershift (13 - 15)
€ 21,900
€ 28,800
€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,800
ⓘ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 is 3.6 inches shorter, an inch wider and 1.1 inches taller than the Volvo V40 Cross Country D2.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
58.5
71.2
79.6
57.4
70.2
80.4
71.2 in
Width
70.2 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
58.5 in
Height
57.4 in
99.9
168.4
104.2
172
168.4 in
Length
172 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
3027 lb
Curb Weight
3391 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4299 lb
Weight Difference:
364 lb
10.74 %
General
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
16
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CTH*
Engine Code
D4162T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
158 hp
113 hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Performance
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
129 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
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19.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.01 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
19.16 lb/hp
30.01 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
57 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
38 mpg
57 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
31 mpg
city
52 mpg
44 mpg
highway
60 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
551 mi
Range
788 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
551 mi
788 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Environmental Impact
117.5 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).
84.3 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
117.5 kWh
84.3 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
875 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
