The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D4 (12 - 14) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
€ 29,000
€ 18,400
€ 29,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,400
ⓘ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 D4 is 9.1 cm longer, 2.5 cm narrower and 6.6 cm lower than the VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT.
Volvo V40 D4
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
1420
1783
2041
1486
1808
2021
1783 mm
Width
1808 mm
2041 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1420 mm
Height
1486 mm
2647
4369
2537
4278
4369 mm
Length
4278 mm
2647 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 D4
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
1569 kg
Kerb Weight
1316 kg
2020 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1760 kg
Weight Difference:
253 kg
16.12 %
General
Volvo V40 D4
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
M
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D4
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
D5204T4
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
175 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Volvo V40 D4
175 bhp
104 bhp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
400 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 1400 rpm
Volvo V40 D4
400 NM
175 NM
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Volvo V40 D4
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
137 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
119 m
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
151 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
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8.97 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.65 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 D4
8.97 kg/bhp
12.65 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D4
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
66 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Volvo V40 D4
66 mpg
53 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
53 mpg
city
43 mpg
74 mpg
motorway
61 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
867 mi
Range
645 mi
Volvo V40 D4
867 mi
645 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
100.4 kWh
Volvo V40 D4
88.5 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
114 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
123 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D4
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
451 kg
Maximum Payload
444 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L
