The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 D4 Geartronic (12 - 14) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)

€ 30,800
Volvo V40 D4 Geartronic (12 - 14) Volvo V40 D4
€ 29,600
 VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 30,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,600

ⓘ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 BMT.
Volvo V40 D4
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 Geartronic (12 - 14)
70.2
80.4
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)
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
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 Geartronic (12 - 14)
104.2
172
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)
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 BMT
3512 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
Volvo V40 D4 Geartronic (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
381 lb
10.85 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)

General

Volvo V40 D4
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
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 D4
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Straight-five diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
D5204T4
Engine Code
*CUL*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
175 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Volvo V40 D4
175 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
295 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

Performance

Volvo V40 D4
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
134 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D4

62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
20.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.43 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4
20.07 lb/hp
14.43 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 D4
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Volvo V40 D4
45 mpg
36 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
34 mpg
city
27 mpg
55 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
717 mi
Range
518 mi
Volvo V40 D4
717 mi
518 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 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).
125 kWh
Volvo V40 D4
107 kWh
125 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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