The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 D4 (12 - 14) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16)

€ 29,000
Volvo V40 D4 (12 - 14) Volvo V40 D4
€ 27,700
 VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 29,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,700

ⓘ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 3.6 inches longer, an inch narrower and 2.6 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT.
Volvo V40 D4
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 (12 - 14)
70.2
80.4
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16)
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
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 (12 - 14)
104.2
172
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16)
99.9
168.4
172 in
Length
168.4 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 D4
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
3459 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
Volvo V40 D4 (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
384 lb
11.1 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16)

General

Volvo V40 D4
VW Beetle 2.0 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 manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 D4
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Straight-five diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
D5204T4
Engine Code
*CUL*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
175 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Volvo V40 D4
175 hp
217 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 D4
295 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

Performance

Volvo V40 D4
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
137 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D4

62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
19.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.17 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4
19.77 lb/hp
14.17 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 D4
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Volvo V40 D4
55 mpg
37 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
44 mpg
city
29 mpg
62 mpg
highway
45 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
867 mi
Range
542 mi
Volvo V40 D4
867 mi
542 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 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).
119.4 kWh
Volvo V40 D4
88.5 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 D4
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
994 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft