The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.4 (05 - 10) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country D3 (17 - 18)
€ 17,500
€ 30,300
€ 17,500
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 considerably. The VW New Beetle 1.4 is 9.5 inches shorter, 5.4 inches narrower and 1.6 inches taller than the Volvo V40 Cross Country D3.
VW New Beetle 1.4
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
59
67.8
74.7
57.4
73.1
80.4
67.8 in
Width
73.1 in
74.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
59 in
Height
57.4 in
99
162.6
104.2
172
162.6 in
Length
172 in
99 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW New Beetle 1.4
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
2771 lb
Curb Weight
3472 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
701 lb
20.19 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.4
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
9C
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.4
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*BCA*
Engine Code
D5204T6
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
74 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.4
74 hp
148 hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
93 lb‑ft
at 3300 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.4
93 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.4
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
100 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
14.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
666 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
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37.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.46 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.4
37.45 lb/hp
23.46 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.4
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
60 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.4
33 mpg
60 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
25 mpg
city
55 mpg
41 mpg
highway
65 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
482 mi
Range
988 mi
VW New Beetle 1.4
482 mi
988 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Environmental Impact
134.5 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 New Beetle 1.4
134.5 kWh
80.3 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.4
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
866 lb
Maximum Payload
893 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
