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 3.6 inches longer, an inch narrower and 2.6 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.6 TDI.
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
55.9
70.2
80.4
58.5
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
104.2
172
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 1.6 TDI
3364 lb
Curb Weight
3000 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
364 lb
10.82 %
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
Drivetrain
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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
113 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
199 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
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
551 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
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29.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.85 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
29.77 lb/hp
28.85 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
60 mpg
50 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
53 mpg
city
43 mpg
65 mpg
highway
53 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
913 lb
Maximum Payload
858 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
