The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 D4 Geartronic (16 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)

€ 34,200
Volvo V40 D4 Geartronic (16 - 18) Volvo V40 D4
€ 29,700
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 34,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,700

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI BMT.
Volvo V40 D4
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 Geartronic (16 - 18)
73.1
80.4
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI 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 2.0 TDI 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 2.0 TDI BMT
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
Volvo V40 D4 Geartronic (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
298 lb
8.37 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)

General

Volvo V40 D4
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
M
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 D4
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
D4204T14
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
187 hp
at 4250 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Volvo V40 D4
187 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V40 D4
295 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Volvo V40 D4
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
143 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D4

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
19.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.05 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4
19.04 lb/hp
22.05 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 D4
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Volvo V40 D4
56 mpg
51 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
47 mpg
city
44 mpg
64 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
917 mi
Range
743 mi
Volvo V40 D4
917 mi
743 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI 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).
94.6 kWh
Volvo V40 D4
86.4 kWh
94.6 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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