The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 D3 Geartronic (12 - 15) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)

€ 28,800
Volvo V40 D3 Geartronic (12 - 15) Volvo V40 D3
€ 21,400
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 28,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,400

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Volvo V40 D3 is 3.2 inches longer, 1.7 inches narrower and 2.7 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Volvo V40 D3
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D3 Geartronic (12 - 15)
70.2
80.4
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)
71.9
79.6
70.2 in
Width
71.9 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
55.9 in
Height
58.6 in
Blueprint Volvo V40 D3 Geartronic (12 - 15)
104.2
172
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)
99.4
168.8
172 in
Length
168.8 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 D3
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3512 lb
Curb Weight
3071 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
Volvo V40 D3 Geartronic (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
441 lb
12.56 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)

General

Volvo V40 D3
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
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 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-five diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
D5204T6
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
148 hp
108 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI 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 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Volvo V40 D3
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
127 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D3

62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
23.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.44 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D3
23.73 lb/hp
28.44 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 D3
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
45 mpg
56 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
34 mpg
city
48 mpg
55 mpg
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
717 mi
Range
814 mi
Volvo V40 D3
717 mi
814 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI 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).
86.4 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
107 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 D3
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
985 lb
Maximum Payload
1030 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft