The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 AWD Geartronic (13 - 14)
€ 28,500

€ 36,500

€ 28,500
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 TSI is 3.6 inches shorter, an inch wider and 1.1 inches taller than the Volvo V40 Cross Country T5.
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
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 TSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
3172 lb
Curb Weight
3600 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4564 lb

Weight Difference:
428 lb
11.89 %

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

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

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CPL*
Engine Code
B5254T12
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
251 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
207 hp
251 hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
207 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
141 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
▶ REPLAY
15.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.34 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
15.32 lb/hp
14.34 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
28 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
31 mpg
28 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
23 mpg
city
20 mpg
39 mpg
highway
37 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
450 mi
Range
427 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
450 mi
427 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
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).
157.2 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
144 kWh
157.2 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
906 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