The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country D3 (17 - 18)
€ 21,900
€ 30,300
€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,300
ⓘ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, 1.9 inches narrower and 1.1 inches taller than the Volvo V40 Cross Country D3.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
58.5
71.2
79.6
57.4
73.1
80.4
71.2 in
Width
73.1 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 D3
3027 lb
Curb Weight
3472 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
445 lb
12.82 %
General
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
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 manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CTH*
Engine Code
D5204T6
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
158 hp
148 hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Performance
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
129 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
▶ REPLAY
19.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.46 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
19.16 lb/hp
23.46 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
60 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
38 mpg
60 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
31 mpg
city
55 mpg
44 mpg
highway
65 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
551 mi
Range
988 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
551 mi
988 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
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).
80.3 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
117.5 kWh
80.3 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
875 lb
Maximum Payload
893 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
