The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D3 Geartronic (15 - 16) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 29,200
€ 21,900
€ 29,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ 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.
Volvo V40 D3
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
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
3477 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
4398 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3902 lb
Weight Difference:
450 lb
12.94 %
General
Volvo V40 D3
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D3
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
D5204T6
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
148 hp
158 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
236 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Performance
Volvo V40 D3
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
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23.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.16 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D3
23.49 lb/hp
19.16 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D3
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
59 mpg
38 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
51 mpg
city
31 mpg
64 mpg
highway
44 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
963 mi
Range
551 mi
Volvo V40 D3
963 mi
551 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
117.5 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
82.2 kWh
117.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D3
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
922 lb
Maximum Payload
875 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
