The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 D2 ECO Geartronic (15 - 16) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)

€ 27,700
Volvo V40 D2 ECO Geartronic (15 - 16) Volvo V40 D2 ECO
€ 23,800
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
€ 27,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,800

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Volvo V40 D2 ECO is 3.6 inches longer, an inch narrower 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 Geartronic (15 - 16)
70.2
80.4
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
71.2
79.6
70.2 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 Geartronic (15 - 16)
104.2
172
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (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
3477 lb
Curb Weight
3124 lb
4398 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
Volvo V40 D2 ECO Geartronic (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
353 lb
10.15 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (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 automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch 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
121 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D2 ECO

62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 D2 ECO
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
64 mpg
44 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
55 mpg
city
34 mpg
69 mpg
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
672 mi
Range
633 mi
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
672 mi
633 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
76.1 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).
111 kWh
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
76.1 kWh
111 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
156 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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