The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D3 (12 - 15) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (12 - 13)
€ 27,000
€ 25,600
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600
ⓘ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 3.6 inches longer, an inch narrower and 2.6 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TSI.
Volvo V40 D3
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 D3
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
3459 lb
Curb Weight
3124 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb
Weight Difference:
335 lb
9.68 %
General
Volvo V40 D3
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 manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D3
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
D5204T6
Engine Code
*CPL*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
148 hp
197 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
258 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Performance
Volvo V40 D3
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
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23.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.86 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D3
23.37 lb/hp
15.86 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D3
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
55 mpg
32 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
44 mpg
city
23 mpg
62 mpg
highway
39 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
867 mi
Range
462 mi
Volvo V40 D3
867 mi
462 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
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).
140.2 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
88.5 kWh
140.2 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
277 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D3
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
994 lb
Maximum Payload
911 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
