The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D4 (14 - 15) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13)
€ 29,900
€ 27,500
€ 29,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500
ⓘ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 2.0 TSI.
Volvo V40 D4
VW Beetle 2.0 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 2.0 TSI
3479 lb
Curb Weight
3172 lb
4420 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
306 lb
8.8 %
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 dual clutch 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
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Volvo V40 D4
187 hp
197 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
139 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
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18.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.1 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4
18.6 lb/hp
16.1 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D4
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Volvo V40 D4
62 mpg
31 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
56 mpg
city
23 mpg
65 mpg
highway
39 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
1014 mi
Range
444 mi
Volvo V40 D4
1014 mi
444 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).
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).
145.8 kWh
Volvo V40 D4
78.2 kWh
145.8 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 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
906 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
