The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D4 (14 - 15) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 29,900
€ 19,500
€ 29,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,500
ⓘ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 1.2 TSI.
Volvo V40 D4
VW Beetle 1.2 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 D4
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
3479 lb
Curb Weight
2859 lb
4420 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3748 lb
Weight Difference:
619 lb
17.79 %
General
Volvo V40 D4
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D4
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
D4204T14
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
187 hp
at 4250 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V40 D4
187 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Volvo V40 D4
295 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Performance
Volvo V40 D4
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
143 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
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18.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.49 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4
18.6 lb/hp
27.49 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D4
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Volvo V40 D4
62 mpg
40 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
56 mpg
city
33 mpg
65 mpg
highway
45 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
1014 mi
Range
579 mi
Volvo V40 D4
1014 mi
579 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
111.8 kWh
Volvo V40 D4
78.2 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D4
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
941 lb
Maximum Payload
888 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
