The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 D2 ECO Powershift (13 - 15) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

€ 27,300
Volvo V40 D2 ECO Powershift (13 - 15) Volvo V40 D2 ECO
€ 24,200
 VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 27,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,200

ⓘ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 9.1 cm longer, 2.5 cm narrower and 6.6 cm lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT.
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
1420
Blueprint Volvo V40 D2 ECO Powershift (13 - 15)
1783
2041
1486
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
1808
2021
1783 mm
Width
1808 mm
2041 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1420 mm
Height
1486 mm
Blueprint Volvo V40 D2 ECO Powershift (13 - 15)
2647
4369
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
2537
4278
4369 mm
Length
4278 mm
2647 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 D2 ECO
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
1526 kg
Kerb Weight
1364 kg
1940 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1810 kg
Volvo V40 D2 ECO Powershift (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
162 kg
10.62 %
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

General

Volvo V40 D2 ECO
VW Beetle 1.4 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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 D2 ECO
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
D4162T
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1560 CC
Engine Capacity
1395 CC
113 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
113 bhp
148 bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
270 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
270 NM
250 NM
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

Volvo V40 D2 ECO
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
118 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

168 m
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D2 ECO

62 mph 62
mph

121 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
13.5 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.22 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
13.5 kg/bhp
9.22 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 D2 ECO
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
72 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
72 mpg
53 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
64 mpg
city
44 mpg
78 mpg
motorway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
828 mi
Range
645 mi
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
828 mi
645 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
80.3 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).
100.4 kWh
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
80.3 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
102 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
122 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 D2 ECO
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
414 kg
Maximum Payload
446 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L