The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D4 ECO (14 - 15) vs. VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14)
€ 29,900
€ 20,100
€ 29,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,100
ⓘ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 ECO is 3.6 inches longer, an inch narrower and 2.6 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.6 TDI.
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
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 ECO
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
3479 lb
Curb Weight
3000 lb
4420 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
478 lb
13.74 %
General
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
M
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
D4204T14
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
187 hp
at 4250 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
187 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
295 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Performance
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
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18.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.85 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
18.6 lb/hp
28.85 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
71 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
71 mpg
52 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
62 mpg
city
44 mpg
78 mpg
highway
57 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
1168 mi
Range
759 mi
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
1168 mi
759 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
67.9 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).
92.5 kWh
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
67.9 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
137 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
941 lb
Maximum Payload
858 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
