The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D2 ECO Powershift (13 - 15) vs. VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 27,300
€ 22,100
€ 27,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Volvo V40 D2 ECO is 9.1 cm longer, 2.5 cm narrower and 6.6 cm lower than the VW Beetle 1.6 TDI.
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
1420
1783
2041
1486
1808
2021
1783 mm
Width
1808 mm
2041 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1420 mm
Height
1486 mm
2647
4369
2537
4278
4369 mm
Length
4278 mm
2647 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
1526 kg
Kerb Weight
1361 kg
1940 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1750 kg
Weight Difference:
165 kg
10.81 %
General
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
M
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
D4162T
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1560 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
113 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
113 bhp
104 bhp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
270 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
270 NM
250 NM
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Performance
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
168 m
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
62 mph
62
mph
mph
160 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
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13.5 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.09 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
13.5 kg/bhp
13.09 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
72 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
72 mpg
60 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
64 mpg
city
51 mpg
78 mpg
motorway
64 mpg
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
828 mi
Range
727 mi
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
828 mi
727 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
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).
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).
96.7 kWh
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
80.3 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
102 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
124 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
414 kg
Maximum Payload
389 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L
