The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 D4 ECO Geartronic (14 - 15) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)

€ 31,800
Volvo V40 D4 ECO Geartronic (14 - 15) Volvo V40 D4 ECO
€ 32,000
 VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 31,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,000

ⓘ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 ECO is 3.3 inches longer, 1.5 inches narrower and 3.2 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT.
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 ECO Geartronic (14 - 15)
70.2
80.4
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
71.7
79.6
70.2 in
Width
71.7 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
55.9 in
Height
59.1 in
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 ECO Geartronic (14 - 15)
104.2
172
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
100
168.7
172 in
Length
168.7 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
100 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 D4 ECO
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3283 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
Volvo V40 D4 ECO Geartronic (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
278 lb
7.81 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)

General

Volvo V40 D4 ECO
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
M
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 D4 ECO
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
D4204T14
Engine Code
*CUL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
187 hp
at 4250 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
187 hp
217 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
295 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

Performance

Volvo V40 D4 ECO
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
143 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D4 ECO

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
19.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.13 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
19.04 lb/hp
15.13 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 D4 ECO
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
59 mpg
35 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
48 mpg
city
26 mpg
67 mpg
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
963 mi
Range
503 mi
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
963 mi
503 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
128.7 kWh
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
82.2 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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