The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D2 Powershift (13 - 15) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 27,300
€ 21,900
€ 27,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ 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.
Volvo V40 D2
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
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
1526 kg
Kerb Weight
1373 kg
1940 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1770 kg
Weight Difference:
153 kg
10.03 %
General
Volvo V40 D2
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D2
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with gas turbine compressor
D4162T
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1560 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
113 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Volvo V40 D2
113 bhp
158 bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
270 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
240 NM
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 D2
270 NM
240 NM
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Performance
Volvo V40 D2
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
168 m
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
115 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
13.5 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.69 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 D2
13.5 kg/bhp
8.69 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D2
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
71 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Volvo V40 D2
71 mpg
46 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
64 mpg
city
37 mpg
74 mpg
motorway
53 mpg
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
808 mi
Range
551 mi
Volvo V40 D2
808 mi
551 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
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).
117.5 kWh
Volvo V40 D2
82.2 kWh
117.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
105 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D2
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
414 kg
Maximum Payload
397 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L
