The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 D3 (15 - 16) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)

€ 27,400
Volvo V40 D3 (15 - 16) Volvo V40 D3
€ 22,300
 VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 27,400
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 D3 is 3.6 inches longer, an inch narrower and 2.6 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT.
Volvo V40 D3
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D3 (15 - 16)
70.2
80.4
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
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
Blueprint Volvo V40 D3 (15 - 16)
104.2
172
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
99.9
168.4
172 in
Length
168.4 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 D3
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
3441 lb
Curb Weight
2970 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3946 lb
Volvo V40 D3 (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
472 lb
13.72 %
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)

General

Volvo V40 D3
VW Beetle 1.4 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 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
D5204T6
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
148 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

Volvo V40 D3
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
130 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D3

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
23.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.07 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D3
23.25 lb/hp
20.07 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 D3
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
62 mpg
42 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
53 mpg
city
34 mpg
67 mpg
highway
49 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
1014 mi
Range
610 mi
Volvo V40 D3
1014 mi
610 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
106.1 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
78.2 kWh
106.1 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 D3
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
924 lb
Maximum Payload
977 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft