The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D2 (18 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 27,700
€ 21,900
€ 27,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900
ⓘ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 3.6 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 2.6 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI.
Volvo V40 D2
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
55.9
73.1
80.4
58.5
71.2
79.6
73.1 in
Width
71.2 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
55.9 in
Height
58.5 in
104.2
172
99.9
168.4
172 in
Length
168.4 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 D2
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3902 lb
Weight Difference:
401 lb
11.7 %
General
Volvo V40 D2
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D2
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
D4204T8
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
118 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Volvo V40 D2
118 hp
158 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 D2
207 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Performance
Volvo V40 D2
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
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29.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.16 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2
29.05 lb/hp
19.16 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D2
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Volvo V40 D2
51 mpg
38 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
41 mpg
city
31 mpg
59 mpg
highway
44 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
541 mi
Range
551 mi
Volvo V40 D2
541 mi
551 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
94.6 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).
117.5 kWh
Volvo V40 D2
94.6 kWh
117.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D2
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
875 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
