The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D3 (18 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
€ 29,200
€ 30,100
€ 29,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,100
ⓘ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 8.4 cm longer, 3.6 cm wider and 8.2 cm lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT.
Volvo V40 D3
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
1420
1857
2041
1502
1821
2021
1857 mm
Width
1821 mm
2041 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1420 mm
Height
1502 mm
2647
4370
2540
4286
4370 mm
Length
4286 mm
2647 mm
Wheelbase
2540 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 D3
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
1574 kg
Kerb Weight
1464 kg
1980 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1840 kg
Weight Difference:
110 kg
6.99 %
General
Volvo V40 D3
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
M
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D3
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
D5204T6
Engine Code
*CUL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1969 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
148 bhp
at 3750 rpm
Power
217 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
148 bhp
217 bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
320 NM
350 NM
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Performance
Volvo V40 D3
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
127 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
119 m
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
96 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
10.64 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.75 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 D3
10.64 kg/bhp
6.75 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D3
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
61 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
61 mpg
43 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
50 mpg
city
34 mpg
71 mpg
motorway
51 mpg
62 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
838 mi
Range
518 mi
Volvo V40 D3
838 mi
518 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI 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).
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).
125 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
94.6 kWh
125 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
121 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
153 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D3
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
406 kg
Maximum Payload
376 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L
