The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 (13 - 15)
€ 21,500

€ 27,000

€ 21,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘ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 1.8 5V Turbo is 9.5 inches shorter, 2.4 inches narrower and 1.6 inches taller than the Volvo V40 Cross Country D2.
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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 1.8 5V Turbo
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
2963 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb

Weight Difference:
311 lb
9.5 %

General
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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 manual transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*AWU*
Engine Code
D4162T
5
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
148 hp
113 hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
162 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
126 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
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20.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.97 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
20.02 lb/hp
28.97 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
62 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
29 mpg
62 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
21 mpg
city
57 mpg
37 mpg
highway
65 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
422 mi
Range
850 mi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
422 mi
850 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Environmental Impact
153.5 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).
78.2 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
153.5 kWh
78.2 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
895 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft







21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft