The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D3 Geartronic (12 - 15) vs. VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14)
€ 28,800
€ 20,100
€ 28,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Volvo V40 D3 is 3.6 inches longer, an inch narrower and 2.6 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.6 TDI.
Volvo V40 D3
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI
3512 lb
Curb Weight
3000 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
511 lb
14.55 %
General
Volvo V40 D3
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
M
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D3
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
D5204T6
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
148 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI
Performance
Volvo V40 D3
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
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23.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.85 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D3
23.73 lb/hp
28.85 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D3
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
45 mpg
52 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
34 mpg
city
44 mpg
55 mpg
highway
57 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
717 mi
Range
759 mi
Volvo V40 D3
717 mi
759 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
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).
92.5 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
107 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D3
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
985 lb
Maximum Payload
858 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
