The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D4 (16 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
€ 32,300
€ 24,300
€ 32,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Volvo V40 D4 is 3.3 inches longer, 1.4 inches wider and 3.2 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT.
Volvo V40 D4
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
55.9
73.1
80.4
59.1
71.7
79.6
73.1 in
Width
71.7 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
55.9 in
Height
59.1 in
104.2
172
100
168.7
172 in
Length
168.7 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
100 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 D4
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
3479 lb
Curb Weight
3012 lb
4420 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
467 lb
13.42 %
General
Volvo V40 D4
VW Beetle 1.2 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 1.2 TSI BMT
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 4500 rpm
Volvo V40 D4
187 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Volvo V40 D4
295 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Volvo V40 D4
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
143 mph
Maximum Speed
110 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
18.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.96 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4
18.6 lb/hp
28.96 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D4
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Volvo V40 D4
62 mpg
43 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
56 mpg
city
35 mpg
65 mpg
highway
50 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
1014 mi
Range
621 mi
Volvo V40 D4
1014 mi
621 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI 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).
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).
104.1 kWh
Volvo V40 D4
78.2 kWh
104.1 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D4
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
941 lb
Maximum Payload
847 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
