The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D2 ECO (16 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
€ 26,200

€ 30,100

€ 26,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,100
ⓘ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 8.4 cm longer, 3.6 cm wider and 8.2 cm lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT.
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
1420
1857
2041
1502
1821
2021
1857 mm
Width
1821 mm
2041 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1420 mm
Height
1502 mm
2647
4370
2540
4286
4370 mm
Length
4286 mm
2647 mm
Wheelbase
2540 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
1532 kg
Kerb Weight
1464 kg
1920 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1840 kg

Weight Difference:
68 kg
4.44 %

General
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
M
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
D4204T8
Engine Code
*CUL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1969 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
118 bhp
at 3750 rpm
Power
217 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
118 bhp
217 bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
280 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
280 NM
350 NM
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Performance
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
118 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
149 m
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D2 ECO
62 mph
62
mph
mph
96 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
12.98 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.75 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
12.98 kg/bhp
6.75 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
83 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
83 mpg
43 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
76 mpg
city
34 mpg
88 mpg
motorway
51 mpg
62 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
1133 mi
Range
518 mi
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
1133 mi
518 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 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).
125 kWh
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
70 kWh
125 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
89 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
153 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
388 kg
Maximum Payload
376 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
310 L








1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L