The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 D4 (14 - 15) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (13 - 14)

€ 29,900
Volvo V40 D4 (14 - 15) Volvo V40 D4
€ 26,700
 VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (13 - 14) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
€ 29,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,700

ⓘ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.
Volvo V40 D4
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 (14 - 15)
70.2
80.4
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (13 - 14)
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 TSI (13 - 14)
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
3479 lb
Curb Weight
3124 lb
4420 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4034 lb
Volvo V40 D4 (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
355 lb
10.2 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (13 - 14)

General

Volvo V40 D4
VW Beetle 2.0 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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 D4
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
D4204T14
Engine Code
*CPL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
187 hp
at 4250 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Volvo V40 D4
187 hp
207 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Volvo V40 D4
295 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI

Performance

Volvo V40 D4
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
143 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D4

62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI

▶ REPLAY
18.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.09 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4
18.6 lb/hp
15.09 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 D4
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Volvo V40 D4
62 mpg
32 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
56 mpg
city
24 mpg
65 mpg
highway
40 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
1014 mi
Range
468 mi
Volvo V40 D4
1014 mi
468 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 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).
138.2 kWh
Volvo V40 D4
78.2 kWh
138.2 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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