The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country D3 Geartronic (15 - 16)
€ 22,100
€ 30,700
€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,700
ⓘ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, an inch wider and 1.1 inches taller than the Volvo V40 Cross Country D3.
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
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 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
3000 lb
Curb Weight
3510 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4398 lb
Weight Difference:
509 lb
14.5 %
General
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
16
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
D5204T6
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
104 hp
148 hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Performance
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
111 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
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28.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.72 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
28.85 lb/hp
23.72 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
59 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
50 mpg
59 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
43 mpg
city
51 mpg
53 mpg
highway
64 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
727 mi
Range
963 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
727 mi
963 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
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).
82.2 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
96.7 kWh
82.2 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
858 lb
Maximum Payload
888 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
