The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D2 Powershift (13 - 15) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14)
€ 27,300
€ 28,500
€ 27,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Volvo V40 D2 is 3.6 inches longer, an inch narrower and 2.6 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TSI.
Volvo V40 D2
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
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 2.0 TSI
3364 lb
Curb Weight
3172 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
192 lb
5.71 %
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 dual clutch 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
D4162T
Engine Code
*CPL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Volvo V40 D2
113 hp
207 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Volvo V40 D2
199 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Performance
Volvo V40 D2
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
141 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
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29.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.32 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2
29.77 lb/hp
15.32 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D2
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Volvo V40 D2
59 mpg
31 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
53 mpg
city
23 mpg
62 mpg
highway
39 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
808 mi
Range
450 mi
Volvo V40 D2
808 mi
450 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 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).
144 kWh
Volvo V40 D2
82.2 kWh
144 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D2
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
913 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
