The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D2 Powershift (13 - 15) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
€ 27,300

€ 22,300

€ 27,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,300
ⓘ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 9.1 cm longer, 2.5 cm narrower and 6.6 cm lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT.
Volvo V40 D2
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
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
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
1526 kg
Kerb Weight
1347 kg
1940 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1790 kg

Weight Difference:
179 kg
11.73 %

General
Volvo V40 D2
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
M
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D2
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
D4162T
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1560 CC
Engine Capacity
1395 CC
113 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V40 D2
113 bhp
148 bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
270 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 D2
270 NM
250 NM
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Volvo V40 D2
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
118 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
168 m
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
121 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
13.5 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.1 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 D2
13.5 kg/bhp
9.1 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D2
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
71 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Volvo V40 D2
71 mpg
50 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
64 mpg
city
41 mpg
74 mpg
motorway
59 mpg
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
808 mi
Range
610 mi
Volvo V40 D2
808 mi
610 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 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).
106.1 kWh
Volvo V40 D2
82.2 kWh
106.1 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
105 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
129 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D2
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
414 kg
Maximum Payload
443 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
310 L








1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L