The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D3 (16 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
€ 28,800
€ 18,400
€ 28,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,400
ⓘ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 1.2 TSI BMT.
Volvo V40 D3
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
55.9
73.1
80.4
58.5
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
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 1.2 TSI BMT
3441 lb
Curb Weight
2901 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3880 lb
Weight Difference:
540 lb
15.69 %
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-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
D5204T6
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
148 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
148 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
236 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
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
23.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.89 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D3
23.25 lb/hp
27.89 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D3
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
65 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
65 mpg
44 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
59 mpg
city
36 mpg
71 mpg
highway
51 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
1070 mi
Range
645 mi
Volvo V40 D3
1070 mi
645 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
74 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
74 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
151 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D3
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
924 lb
Maximum Payload
979 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
