The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 D2 ECO (16 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14)

€ 26,200
Volvo V40 D2 ECO (16 - 18) Volvo V40 D2 ECO
€ 21,900
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
€ 26,200
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 ECO is 3.6 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 2.6 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI.
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D2 ECO (16 - 18)
73.1
80.4
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14)
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
Blueprint Volvo V40 D2 ECO (16 - 18)
104.2
172
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14)
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
3377 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3946 lb
Volvo V40 D2 ECO (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
302 lb
8.94 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14)

General

Volvo V40 D2 ECO
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
M
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 D2 ECO
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
D4204T8
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
118 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
118 hp
138 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
207 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI

Performance

Volvo V40 D2 ECO
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D2 ECO

62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
28.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.28 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
28.62 lb/hp
22.28 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 D2 ECO
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
69 mpg
48 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
64 mpg
city
37 mpg
74 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
1133 mi
Range
697 mi
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
1133 mi
697 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
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).
100.7 kWh
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
70 kWh
100.7 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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