The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 AWD Geartronic (13 - 14)
€ 27,100

€ 36,500

€ 27,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,500
ⓘ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 3.3 inches shorter, 1.5 inches wider and 1.7 inches taller than the Volvo V40 Cross Country T5.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
59.1
71.7
79.6
57.4
70.2
80.4
71.7 in
Width
70.2 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
59.1 in
Height
57.4 in
100
168.7
104.2
172
168.7 in
Length
172 in
100 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3600 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4564 lb

Weight Difference:
381 lb
10.58 %

General
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
16
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CUU*
Engine Code
B5254T12
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
251 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
108 hp
251 hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
112 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec

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

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
▶ REPLAY
29.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.34 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
29.81 lb/hp
14.34 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
28 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
53 mpg
28 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
47 mpg
city
20 mpg
57 mpg
highway
37 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
777 mi
Range
427 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
777 mi
427 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
157.2 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
90.4 kWh
157.2 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
838 lb
Maximum Payload
963 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft








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