The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 (17 - 18)
€ 22,100

€ 28,800

€ 22,100
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 1.6 TDI is 9.2 cm shorter, 4.9 cm narrower and 2.8 cm taller than the Volvo V40 Cross Country D2.
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
1486
1808
2021
1458
1857
2041
1808 mm
Width
1857 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2041 mm
1486 mm
Height
1458 mm
2537
4278
2646
4370
4278 mm
Length
4370 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2646 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
1361 kg
Kerb Weight
1575 kg
1750 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1980 kg

Weight Difference:
214 kg
13.59 %

General
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
16
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
D4204T8
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1969 CC
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
118 bhp
at 3750 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
104 bhp
118 bhp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 NM
at 1500 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
250 NM
280 NM
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Performance
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
111 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
160 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
147 m
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
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13.09 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.35 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
13.09 kg/bhp
13.35 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
74 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
60 mpg
74 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
51 mpg
city
67 mpg
64 mpg
motorway
78 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
62 L
727 mi
Range
1014 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
727 mi
1014 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
78.2 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
96.7 kWh
78.2 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
124 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
99 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
389 kg
Maximum Payload
405 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
335 L








905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1032 L