The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D3 Geartronic (12 - 15) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
€ 28,800
€ 22,300
€ 28,800
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
70.2
80.4
58.5
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
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 1.4 TSI BMT
3512 lb
Curb Weight
2970 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
542 lb
15.43 %
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 automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D3
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
D5204T6
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
148 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Volvo V40 D3
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
127 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
23.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.07 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D3
23.73 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
45 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
45 mpg
42 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
34 mpg
city
34 mpg
55 mpg
highway
49 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
717 mi
Range
610 mi
Volvo V40 D3
717 mi
610 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
107 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).
106.1 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
107 kWh
106.1 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
219 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
985 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
