The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 (13 - 15)
€ 23,800
€ 27,000
€ 23,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘ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 D2.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
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 D2
3124 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
150 lb
4.58 %
General
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
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
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CFF*
Engine Code
D4162T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
138 hp
113 hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
121 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
▶ REPLAY
22.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.97 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
22.64 lb/hp
28.97 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
62 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
44 mpg
62 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
34 mpg
city
57 mpg
51 mpg
highway
65 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
633 mi
Range
850 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
633 mi
850 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Environmental Impact
111 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).
78.2 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
111 kWh
78.2 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
866 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
