The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D2 ECO (16 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14)
€ 26,200
€ 20,100
€ 26,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Volvo V40 D2 ECO is 3.6 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 2.6 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI.
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
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 ECO
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
3377 lb
Curb Weight
2996 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
381 lb
11.28 %
General
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
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 ECO
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 ECO
207 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Performance
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
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28.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.96 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
28.62 lb/hp
18.96 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
69 mpg
36 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
64 mpg
city
27 mpg
74 mpg
highway
44 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
1133 mi
Range
518 mi
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
1133 mi
518 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
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).
125 kWh
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
70 kWh
125 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
855 lb
Maximum Payload
862 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
