The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 2.0 Tiptronic (07 - 10) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 AWD Geartronic (13 - 14)
€ 21,700
€ 36,500
€ 21,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,500
ⓘ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, 2.4 inches narrower and 1.6 inches taller than the Volvo V40 Cross Country T5.
VW New Beetle 2.0
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
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 2.0
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
2987 lb
Curb Weight
3600 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4564 lb
Weight Difference:
613 lb
17.03 %
General
VW New Beetle 2.0
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
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)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 2.0
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
*AZJ*
Engine Code
B5254T12
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
113 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
251 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW New Beetle 2.0
113 hp
251 hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
125 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW New Beetle 2.0
125 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Performance
VW New Beetle 2.0
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
113 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
12.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
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26.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.34 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 2.0
26.43 lb/hp
14.34 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 2.0
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
28 mpg
VW New Beetle 2.0
26 mpg
28 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
18 mpg
city
20 mpg
34 mpg
highway
37 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
372 mi
Range
427 mi
VW New Beetle 2.0
372 mi
427 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
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).
157.2 kWh
VW New Beetle 2.0
174.3 kWh
157.2 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
357 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 2.0
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
827 lb
Maximum Payload
963 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
