The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country T4 AWD Geartronic (16 - 18)
€ 20,100
€ 33,800
€ 20,100
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 1.6 TDI is 3.6 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 1.1 inches taller than the Volvo V40 Cross Country T4.
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
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 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
3000 lb
Curb Weight
3622 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4530 lb
Weight Difference:
622 lb
17.17 %
General
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
16
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
B4204T21
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
104 hp
187 hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
Performance
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
112 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
▶ REPLAY
28.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.37 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
28.85 lb/hp
19.37 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
52 mpg
37 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
44 mpg
city
28 mpg
57 mpg
highway
45 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
759 mi
Range
554 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
759 mi
554 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
121.2 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
92.5 kWh
121.2 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
858 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
