The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 2.0 Tiptronic (07 - 10) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country D3 Geartronic (18 - 18)
€ 21,700

€ 32,500

€ 21,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,500
ⓘ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 2.0 is 9.5 inches shorter, 5.4 inches narrower and 1.6 inches taller than the Volvo V40 Cross Country D3.
VW New Beetle 2.0
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 2.0
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
2987 lb
Curb Weight
3474 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4398 lb

Weight Difference:
487 lb
14.02 %

General
VW New Beetle 2.0
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

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 2.0
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*AZJ*
Engine Code
D5204T6
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW New Beetle 2.0
113 hp
148 hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
125 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW New Beetle 2.0
125 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Performance
VW New Beetle 2.0
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
113 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
12.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
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26.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.47 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 2.0
26.43 lb/hp
23.47 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 2.0
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
51 mpg
VW New Beetle 2.0
26 mpg
51 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
18 mpg
city
44 mpg
34 mpg
highway
56 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
372 mi
Range
838 mi
VW New Beetle 2.0
372 mi
838 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Environmental Impact
174.3 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).
94.6 kWh
VW New Beetle 2.0
174.3 kWh
94.6 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
357 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 2.0
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
827 lb
Maximum Payload
924 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft







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