The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D2 (12 - 15) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
€ 25,500
€ 27,100
€ 25,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,100
ⓘ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 Volvo V40 D2 is 3.3 inches longer, 1.5 inches narrower and 3.2 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Volvo V40 D2
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
55.9
70.2
80.4
59.1
71.7
79.6
70.2 in
Width
71.7 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
55.9 in
Height
59.1 in
104.2
172
100
168.7
172 in
Length
168.7 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
100 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 D2
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3243 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
24 lb
0.74 %
General
Volvo V40 D2
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
M
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D2
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
D4162T
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Volvo V40 D2
113 hp
108 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 D2
199 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Volvo V40 D2
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
118 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
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28.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.81 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2
28.7 lb/hp
29.81 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D2
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Volvo V40 D2
64 mpg
53 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
57 mpg
city
47 mpg
69 mpg
highway
57 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
873 mi
Range
777 mi
Volvo V40 D2
873 mi
777 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
76.1 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).
90.4 kWh
Volvo V40 D2
76.1 kWh
90.4 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
154 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D2
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
924 lb
Maximum Payload
838 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
