The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.4 (05 - 10) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 (13 - 14)
€ 17,500
€ 30,800
€ 17,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,800
ⓘ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, 2.4 inches narrower and 1.6 inches taller than the Volvo V40 Cross Country D4.
VW New Beetle 1.4
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
59
67.8
74.7
57.4
70.2
80.4
67.8 in
Width
70.2 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 D4
2771 lb
Curb Weight
3488 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
717 lb
20.56 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.4
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
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 D4
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
*BCA*
Engine Code
D5204T4
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
74 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.4
74 hp
175 hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
93 lb‑ft
at 3300 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.4
93 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.4
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
100 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
14.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
666 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
▶ REPLAY
37.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.93 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.4
37.45 lb/hp
19.93 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.4
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
53 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.4
33 mpg
53 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
25 mpg
city
44 mpg
41 mpg
highway
60 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
482 mi
Range
848 mi
VW New Beetle 1.4
482 mi
848 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
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).
90.4 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.4
134.5 kWh
90.4 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.4
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
866 lb
Maximum Payload
944 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
