The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country D3 Geartronic (18 - 18)
€ 23,000

€ 32,500

€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,500
ⓘ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 BMT is 3.6 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 1.1 inches taller than the Volvo V40 Cross Country D3.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
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 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3474 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4398 lb

Weight Difference:
399 lb
11.48 %

General
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
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 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CUU*
Engine Code
D5204T6
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
108 hp
148 hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
113 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
▶ REPLAY
28.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.47 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
28.47 lb/hp
23.47 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
51 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
56 mpg
51 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
50 mpg
city
44 mpg
59 mpg
highway
56 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
814 mi
Range
838 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
814 mi
838 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
94.6 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
86.4 kWh
94.6 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
179 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
924 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft








25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft