The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 D2 Geartronic (16 - 17) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13)

€ 28,000
Volvo V40 D2 Geartronic (16 - 17) Volvo V40 D2
€ 27,500
 VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
€ 28,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Volvo V40 D2 is 3.6 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 2.6 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TSI.
Volvo V40 D2
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D2 Geartronic (16 - 17)
73.1
80.4
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13)
71.2
79.6
73.1 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 Geartronic (16 - 17)
104.2
172
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13)
99.9
168.4
172 in
Length
168.4 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 D2
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
3477 lb
Curb Weight
3172 lb
4398 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
Volvo V40 D2 Geartronic (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
304 lb
8.74 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13)

General

Volvo V40 D2
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 D2
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
D4204T8
Engine Code
*CPL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
118 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Volvo V40 D2
118 hp
197 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Volvo V40 D2
207 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI

Performance

Volvo V40 D2
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D2

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI

▶ REPLAY
29.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.1 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2
29.47 lb/hp
16.1 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 D2
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Volvo V40 D2
62 mpg
31 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
53 mpg
city
23 mpg
67 mpg
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
1014 mi
Range
444 mi
Volvo V40 D2
1014 mi
444 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
145.8 kWh
Volvo V40 D2
78.2 kWh
145.8 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
163 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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