The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country T4 AWD Geartronic (13 - 15)
€ 21,900
€ 31,900
€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,900
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI is 3.6 inches shorter, an inch wider and 1.1 inches taller than the Volvo V40 Cross Country T4.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
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 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3583 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4564 lb
Weight Difference:
507 lb
14.15 %
General
VW Beetle 2.0 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)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CFF*
Engine Code
B5204T8
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
138 hp
178 hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2700 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
123 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
▶ REPLAY
22.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.13 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
22.28 lb/hp
20.13 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
29 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
48 mpg
29 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
37 mpg
city
21 mpg
56 mpg
highway
37 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
697 mi
Range
482 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
697 mi
482 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
151.6 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
100.7 kWh
151.6 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
301 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
871 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
