The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D4 Geartronic (12 - 14) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
€ 30,800
€ 28,900
€ 30,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,900
ⓘ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, 1.5 inches narrower and 3.2 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT.
Volvo V40 D4
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
55.9
70.2
80.4
59.1
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
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 1.4 TSI BMT
3512 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
437 lb
12.44 %
General
Volvo V40 D4
VW Beetle 1.4 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 automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D4
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
D5204T4
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
175 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V40 D4
175 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 D4
295 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Volvo V40 D4
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
134 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
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20.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.78 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4
20.07 lb/hp
20.78 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D4
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Volvo V40 D4
45 mpg
43 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
34 mpg
city
36 mpg
55 mpg
highway
48 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
717 mi
Range
621 mi
Volvo V40 D4
717 mi
621 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
107 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
107 kWh
104.1 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D4
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
985 lb
Maximum Payload
915 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
