The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 29,900
Volvo V40 D4 (14 - 15) Volvo V40 D4
€ 24,700
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 29,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,700

ⓘ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 TDI BMT.
Volvo V40 D4
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 (14 - 15)
70.2
80.4
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 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 (14 - 15)
104.2
172
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 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 TDI BMT
3479 lb
Curb Weight
3133 lb
4420 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
Volvo V40 D4 (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
346 lb
9.95 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)

General

Volvo V40 D4
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 manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 D4
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
D4204T14
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
187 hp
at 4250 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Volvo V40 D4
187 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V40 D4
295 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Volvo V40 D4
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
143 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D4

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
18.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.17 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4
18.6 lb/hp
21.17 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 D4
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Volvo V40 D4
62 mpg
52 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
56 mpg
city
45 mpg
65 mpg
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
1014 mi
Range
759 mi
Volvo V40 D4
1014 mi
759 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
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).
92.5 kWh
Volvo V40 D4
78.2 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 D4
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
941 lb
Maximum Payload
1012 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft