The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 D3 (16 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)

€ 28,800
Volvo V40 D3 (16 - 18) Volvo V40 D3
€ 28,900
 VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 28,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,900

ⓘ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 3.3 inches longer, 1.4 inches wider and 3.2 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 (16 - 18)
73.1
80.4
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
71.7
79.6
73.1 in
Width
71.7 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
55.9 in
Height
59.1 in
Blueprint Volvo V40 D3 (16 - 18)
104.2
172
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
100
168.7
172 in
Length
168.7 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
100 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 D3
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
3441 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
Volvo V40 D3 (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
366 lb
10.64 %
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)

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
7-speed dual clutch 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
124 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D3

62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 D3
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
65 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
65 mpg
43 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
59 mpg
city
36 mpg
71 mpg
highway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
1070 mi
Range
621 mi
Volvo V40 D3
1070 mi
621 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 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).
104.1 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
74 kWh
104.1 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
151 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 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
915 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft