The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 D3 (18 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

€ 29,200
Volvo V40 D3 (18 - 18) Volvo V40 D3
€ 26,600
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 29,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,600

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Volvo V40 D3 is 3.6 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 2.6 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Volvo V40 D3
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D3 (18 - 18)
73.1
80.4
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
71.2
79.6
73.1 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 (18 - 18)
104.2
172
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (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 2.0 TDI BMT
3470 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
Volvo V40 D3 (18 - 18)
Weight Difference:
284 lb
8.18 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

General

Volvo V40 D3
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
M
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 D3
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
D5204T6
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
148 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
236 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Volvo V40 D3
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
127 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D3

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
23.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.53 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D3
23.45 lb/hp
21.53 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 D3
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
51 mpg
50 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
41 mpg
city
43 mpg
59 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
838 mi
Range
727 mi
Volvo V40 D3
838 mi
727 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
94.6 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).
96.7 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
94.6 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 D3
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
895 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft