The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 D2 ECO (15 - 16) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)

€ 25,900
Volvo V40 D2 ECO (15 - 16) Volvo V40 D2 ECO
€ 21,100
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 25,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,100

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Volvo V40 D2 ECO is 3.6 inches longer, an inch narrower and 2.6 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D2 ECO (15 - 16)
70.2
80.4
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
71.2
79.6
70.2 in
Width
71.2 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
55.9 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint Volvo V40 D2 ECO (15 - 16)
104.2
172
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
99.9
168.4
172 in
Length
168.4 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 D2 ECO
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3441 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
Volvo V40 D2 ECO (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
399 lb
11.59 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)

General

Volvo V40 D2 ECO
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 ECO
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
D4204T8
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
118 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
118 hp
108 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
207 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Volvo V40 D2 ECO
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
118 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D2 ECO

62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
29.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.17 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
29.16 lb/hp
28.17 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 D2 ECO
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
74 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
74 mpg
57 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
64 mpg
city
50 mpg
81 mpg
highway
64 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
777 mi
Range
833 mi
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
777 mi
833 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
65.8 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).
84.3 kWh
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
65.8 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
132 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 D2 ECO
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
924 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft