The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D2 Powershift (13 - 15) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
€ 27,300
€ 20,300
€ 27,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,300
ⓘ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 is 3.6 inches longer, an inch narrower and 2.6 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT.
Volvo V40 D2
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
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
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
3364 lb
Curb Weight
2959 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
406 lb
12.07 %
General
Volvo V40 D2
VW Beetle 1.2 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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D2
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
D4162T
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Volvo V40 D2
113 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Volvo V40 D2
199 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Volvo V40 D2
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
118 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
29.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.45 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2
29.77 lb/hp
28.45 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D2
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Volvo V40 D2
59 mpg
46 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
53 mpg
city
39 mpg
62 mpg
highway
51 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
808 mi
Range
670 mi
Volvo V40 D2
808 mi
670 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
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).
96.6 kWh
Volvo V40 D2
82.2 kWh
96.6 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D2
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
913 lb
Maximum Payload
988 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
