The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 26,200
Volvo V40 D2 ECO (16 - 18) Volvo V40 D2 ECO
€ 24,700
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 26,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,700

ⓘ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 BMT.
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D2 ECO (16 - 18)
73.1
80.4
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
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 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
3377 lb
Curb Weight
3133 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
Volvo V40 D2 ECO (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
245 lb
7.25 %
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
6-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
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
118 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
207 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

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

489 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D2 ECO

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 D2 ECO
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
69 mpg
52 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
64 mpg
city
45 mpg
74 mpg
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
1133 mi
Range
759 mi
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
1133 mi
759 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI 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).
92.5 kWh
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
70 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 D2 ECO
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
855 lb
Maximum Payload
1012 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft