The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D2 Geartronic (18 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
€ 29,500
€ 28,900
€ 29,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,900
ⓘ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 3.3 inches longer, 1.4 inches wider and 3.2 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT.
Volvo V40 D2
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
55.9
73.1
80.4
59.1
71.7
79.6
73.1 in
Width
71.7 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
55.9 in
Height
59.1 in
104.2
172
100
168.7
172 in
Length
168.7 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
100 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 D2
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
3477 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4398 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
401 lb
11.53 %
General
Volvo V40 D2
VW Beetle 1.4 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
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
D4204T8
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
118 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V40 D2
118 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 D2
207 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Volvo V40 D2
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
118 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
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29.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.78 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2
29.47 lb/hp
20.78 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D2
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Volvo V40 D2
52 mpg
43 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
45 mpg
city
36 mpg
59 mpg
highway
48 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
856 mi
Range
621 mi
Volvo V40 D2
856 mi
621 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
104.1 kWh
Volvo V40 D2
92.5 kWh
104.1 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
190 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D2
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
922 lb
Maximum Payload
915 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
