The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country D3 (17 - 18)
€ 23,800

€ 30,300

€ 23,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,300
ⓘ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 9.2 cm shorter, 4.9 cm narrower and 2.8 cm taller than the Volvo V40 Cross Country D3.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
1486
1808
2021
1458
1857
2041
1808 mm
Width
1857 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2041 mm
1486 mm
Height
1458 mm
2537
4278
2646
4370
4278 mm
Length
4370 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2646 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
1417 kg
Kerb Weight
1575 kg
1810 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1980 kg

Weight Difference:
158 kg
10.03 %

General
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
16
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CFF*
Engine Code
D5204T6
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1969 CC
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 3750 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
138 bhp
148 bhp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
320 NM
320 NM
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
121 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
118 m
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
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10.27 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.64 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
10.27 kg/bhp
10.64 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
72 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
52 mpg
72 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
41 mpg
city
66 mpg
61 mpg
motorway
78 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
62 L
633 mi
Range
988 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
633 mi
988 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
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).
80.3 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
111 kWh
80.3 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
140 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
102 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
393 kg
Maximum Payload
405 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
335 L








905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1032 L