The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 (14 - 16)
€ 26,600

€ 31,400

€ 26,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,400
ⓘ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, an inch wider and 1.1 inches taller than the Volvo V40 Cross Country D4.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
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 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb

Weight Difference:
331 lb
9.41 %

General
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
16
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
*CUU*
Engine Code
D4204T14
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4250 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
187 hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
124 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

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

Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
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21.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.8 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
21.53 lb/hp
18.8 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
59 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
50 mpg
59 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
43 mpg
city
53 mpg
56 mpg
highway
62 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
727 mi
Range
932 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
727 mi
932 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).
82.2 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
96.7 kWh
82.2 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
893 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft








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