The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country T4 AWD Geartronic (13 - 15)
€ 22,200

€ 31,900

€ 22,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,900
ⓘ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 T4.
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
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 T4
3014 lb
Curb Weight
3583 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4564 lb

Weight Difference:
569 lb
15.88 %

General
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
9C
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*AWU*
Engine Code
B5204T8
5
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
148 hp
178 hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2700 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
162 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
124 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

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

Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
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20.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.13 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
20.36 lb/hp
20.13 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
29 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
26 mpg
29 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
18 mpg
city
21 mpg
34 mpg
highway
37 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
380 mi
Range
482 mi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
380 mi
482 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
Environmental Impact
170.4 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).
151.6 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
170.4 kWh
151.6 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
348 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
301 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
888 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft







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