The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.6 (05 - 10) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 Powershift (13 - 15)
€ 18,700
€ 28,800
€ 18,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,800
ⓘ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 1.6 is 9.5 inches shorter, 2.4 inches narrower and 1.6 inches taller than the Volvo V40 Cross Country D2.
VW New Beetle 1.6
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
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 1.6
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
2815 lb
Curb Weight
3391 lb
3704 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4299 lb
Weight Difference:
575 lb
16.96 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.6
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.6
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*BFS*
Engine Code
D4162T
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
101 hp
113 hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
109 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.6
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
111 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
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27.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.01 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
27.87 lb/hp
30.01 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.6
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
57 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.6
31 mpg
57 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
23 mpg
city
52 mpg
40 mpg
highway
60 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
455 mi
Range
788 mi
VW New Beetle 1.6
455 mi
788 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Environmental Impact
142.1 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).
84.3 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.6
142.1 kWh
84.3 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.6
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
888 lb
Maximum Payload
908 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
