The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D2 (15 - 16) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
€ 25,900

€ 18,400

€ 25,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Volvo V40 D2 is 9.1 cm longer, 2.5 cm narrower and 6.6 cm lower than the VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT.
Volvo V40 D2
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
1420
1783
2041
1486
1808
2021
1783 mm
Width
1808 mm
2041 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1420 mm
Height
1486 mm
2647
4369
2537
4278
4369 mm
Length
4278 mm
2647 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 D2
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
1532 kg
Kerb Weight
1316 kg
1920 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1760 kg

Weight Difference:
216 kg
14.1 %

General
Volvo V40 D2
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
M
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D2
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
D4204T8
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1969 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
118 bhp
at 3750 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Volvo V40 D2
118 bhp
104 bhp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
280 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 1400 rpm
Volvo V40 D2
280 NM
175 NM
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Volvo V40 D2
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
118 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
146 m
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
151 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
12.98 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.65 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 D2
12.98 kg/bhp
12.65 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D2
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
78 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Volvo V40 D2
78 mpg
53 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
69 mpg
city
43 mpg
86 mpg
motorway
61 mpg
62 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
1070 mi
Range
645 mi
Volvo V40 D2
1070 mi
645 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
74 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).
100.4 kWh
Volvo V40 D2
74 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
94 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
123 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D2
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
388 kg
Maximum Payload
444 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
310 L








1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L