The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D3 (12 - 15) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (16 - 17)
€ 27,000
€ 18,600
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,600
ⓘ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 D3 is 3.2 inches longer, 1.7 inches narrower and 2.7 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT.
Volvo V40 D3
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
55.9
70.2
80.4
58.6
71.9
79.6
70.2 in
Width
71.9 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
55.9 in
Height
58.6 in
104.2
172
99.4
168.8
172 in
Length
168.8 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 D3
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
3459 lb
Curb Weight
2897 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3880 lb
Weight Difference:
562 lb
16.25 %
General
Volvo V40 D3
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 manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D3
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
D5204T6
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
148 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
258 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Volvo V40 D3
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
130 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
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23.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.86 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D3
23.37 lb/hp
27.86 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D3
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
55 mpg
44 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
44 mpg
city
36 mpg
62 mpg
highway
51 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
867 mi
Range
645 mi
Volvo V40 D3
867 mi
645 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
100.4 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
88.5 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D3
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
994 lb
Maximum Payload
983 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
