The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 D4 Geartronic (16 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)

€ 34,200
Volvo V40 D4 Geartronic (16 - 18) Volvo V40 D4
€ 27,000
 VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 34,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000

ⓘ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 is 3.3 inches longer, 1.4 inches wider and 3.2 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT.
Volvo V40 D4
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 Geartronic (16 - 18)
73.1
80.4
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
71.7
79.6
73.1 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 Geartronic (16 - 18)
104.2
172
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
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
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3946 lb
Volvo V40 D4 Geartronic (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
518 lb
14.55 %
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)

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
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 D4
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
D4204T14
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
187 hp
at 4250 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V40 D4
187 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
143 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D4

62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
19.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.55 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4
19.04 lb/hp
20.55 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 D4
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Volvo V40 D4
56 mpg
41 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
47 mpg
city
34 mpg
64 mpg
highway
47 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
917 mi
Range
600 mi
Volvo V40 D4
917 mi
600 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
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).
108 kWh
Volvo V40 D4
86.4 kWh
108 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 D4
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
904 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft