The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D2 ECO Geartronic (16 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
€ 28,000
€ 20,600
€ 28,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,600
ⓘ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 3.2 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 2.7 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT.
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
55.9
73.1
80.4
58.6
71.9
79.6
73.1 in
Width
71.9 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
55.9 in
Height
58.6 in
104.2
172
99.4
168.8
172 in
Length
168.8 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
3477 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
4398 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
522 lb
15.01 %
General
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
M
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
D4204T8
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
118 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
118 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
207 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
118 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
29.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.4 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
29.47 lb/hp
28.4 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
64 mpg
46 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
55 mpg
city
39 mpg
69 mpg
highway
51 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
1041 mi
Range
670 mi
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
1041 mi
670 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
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).
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).
96.6 kWh
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
76.1 kWh
96.6 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
156 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
922 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
