The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country T4 AWD Geartronic (13 - 15)
€ 28,500

€ 31,900

€ 28,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,900
ⓘ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 TSI is 9.2 cm shorter, 2.5 cm wider and 2.8 cm taller than the Volvo V40 Cross Country T4.
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
1486
1808
2021
1458
1783
2041
1808 mm
Width
1783 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 TSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
1439 kg
Kerb Weight
1625 kg
1850 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2070 kg

Weight Difference:
186 kg
11.45 %

General
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
16
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CPL*
Engine Code
B5204T8
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
207 bhp
at 5300 rpm
Power
178 bhp
at 5000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
207 bhp
178 bhp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
280 NM
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
300 NM
at 2700 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
280 NM
300 NM
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
141 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
101 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
114 m
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
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6.95 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.13 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
6.95 kg/bhp
9.13 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
37 mpg
35 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
28 mpg
city
25 mpg
46 mpg
motorway
45 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
62 L
450 mi
Range
482 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
450 mi
482 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
Environmental Impact
144 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).
151.6 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
144 kWh
151.6 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
176 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
411 kg
Maximum Payload
445 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
335 L








905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1032 L