The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 D2 (16 - 17) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (16 - 17)

€ 26,200
Volvo V40 D2 (16 - 17) Volvo V40 D2
€ 28,400
 VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 26,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,400

ⓘ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 3.2 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 2.7 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT.
Volvo V40 D2
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D2 (16 - 17)
73.1
80.4
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (16 - 17)
71.9
79.6
73.1 in
Width
71.9 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
55.9 in
Height
58.6 in
Blueprint Volvo V40 D2 (16 - 17)
104.2
172
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (16 - 17)
99.4
168.8
172 in
Length
168.8 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 D2
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
3377 lb
Curb Weight
3144 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
Volvo V40 D2 (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
234 lb
6.93 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (16 - 17)

General

Volvo V40 D2
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
M
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 D2
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
D4204T8
Engine Code
*CUL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
118 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Volvo V40 D2
118 hp
217 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 D2
207 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

Performance

Volvo V40 D2
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
118 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D2

62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
28.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.49 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2
28.62 lb/hp
14.49 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 D2
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
65 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Volvo V40 D2
65 mpg
36 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
59 mpg
city
28 mpg
71 mpg
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
1070 mi
Range
518 mi
Volvo V40 D2
1070 mi
518 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 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).
125 kWh
Volvo V40 D2
74 kWh
125 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
151 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 D2
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
855 lb
Maximum Payload
913 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft