The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country D3 (18 - 18)
€ 21,500
€ 30,700
€ 21,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,700
ⓘ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, 5.4 inches narrower and 1.6 inches taller than the Volvo V40 Cross Country D3.
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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 1.8 5V Turbo
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
2963 lb
Curb Weight
3490 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
527 lb
15.1 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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 1.8 5V Turbo
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*AWU*
Engine Code
D5204T6
5
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
148 hp
148 hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
162 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
126 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
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20.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.58 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
20.02 lb/hp
23.58 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
29 mpg
50 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
21 mpg
city
41 mpg
37 mpg
highway
57 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
422 mi
Range
820 mi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
422 mi
820 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
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).
96.7 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
153.5 kWh
96.7 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
895 lb
Maximum Payload
875 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
