The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D2 ECO (16 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
€ 26,200
€ 26,300
€ 26,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,300
ⓘ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 ECO is 3.3 inches longer, 1.4 inches wider and 3.2 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT.
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
55.9
73.1
80.4
59.1
71.7
79.6
73.1 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 ECO
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
3377 lb
Curb Weight
3047 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
331 lb
9.8 %
General
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
VW Beetle 1.2 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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
D4204T8
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
118 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
118 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
207 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
118 mph
Maximum Speed
110 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
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28.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.3 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
28.62 lb/hp
29.3 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
69 mpg
45 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
64 mpg
city
39 mpg
74 mpg
highway
50 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
1133 mi
Range
657 mi
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
1133 mi
657 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
70 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).
98.5 kWh
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
70 kWh
98.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
855 lb
Maximum Payload
877 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
