The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Geartronic (14 - 16)
€ 22,100
€ 33,300
€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,300
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI is 3.6 inches shorter, an inch wider and 1.1 inches taller than the Volvo V40 Cross Country D4.
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
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 D4
3000 lb
Curb Weight
3605 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb
Weight Difference:
604 lb
16.76 %
General
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
*CAY*
Engine Code
D4204T14
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 4250 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
104 hp
187 hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
Performance
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
111 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
▶ REPLAY
28.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.28 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
28.85 lb/hp
19.28 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
50 mpg
55 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
43 mpg
city
47 mpg
53 mpg
highway
60 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
727 mi
Range
867 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
727 mi
867 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
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).
88.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
96.7 kWh
88.5 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
858 lb
Maximum Payload
849 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
