The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D4 Geartronic (14 - 15) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI (11 - 14)
€ 31,800
€ 17,600
€ 31,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,600
ⓘ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 9.1 cm longer, 2.5 cm narrower and 6.6 cm lower than the VW Beetle 1.2 TSI.
Volvo V40 D4
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
1420
1783
2041
1486
1808
2021
1783 mm
Width
1808 mm
2041 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1420 mm
Height
1486 mm
2647
4369
2537
4278
4369 mm
Length
4278 mm
2647 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 D4
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
1615 kg
Kerb Weight
1274 kg
2025 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1680 kg
Weight Difference:
341 kg
21.11 %
General
Volvo V40 D4
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
M
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D4
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
D4204T14
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1969 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
187 bhp
at 4250 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V40 D4
187 bhp
104 bhp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
400 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 1550 rpm
Volvo V40 D4
400 NM
175 NM
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Performance
Volvo V40 D4
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
143 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
100 m
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
151 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
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8.64 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.25 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 D4
8.64 kg/bhp
12.25 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D4
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
67 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Volvo V40 D4
67 mpg
48 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
56 mpg
city
37 mpg
76 mpg
motorway
56 mpg
62 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
917 mi
Range
579 mi
Volvo V40 D4
917 mi
579 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
111.8 kWh
Volvo V40 D4
86.4 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
109 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
137 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D4
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
410 kg
Maximum Payload
406 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L
