The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D4 Geartronic (16 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 34,200
€ 23,800
€ 34,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,800
ⓘ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 9.2 cm longer, 4.9 cm wider and 6.6 cm lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI.
Volvo V40 D4
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
1420
1857
2041
1486
1808
2021
1857 mm
Width
1808 mm
2041 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1420 mm
Height
1486 mm
2647
4370
2537
4278
4370 mm
Length
4278 mm
2647 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 D4
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
1615 kg
Kerb Weight
1417 kg
2025 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1810 kg
Weight Difference:
198 kg
12.26 %
General
Volvo V40 D4
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
M
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D4
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
D4204T14
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1969 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
187 bhp
at 4250 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Volvo V40 D4
187 bhp
138 bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
400 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V40 D4
400 NM
320 NM
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Performance
Volvo V40 D4
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
143 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
100 m
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
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8.64 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.27 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 D4
8.64 kg/bhp
10.27 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D4
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
67 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Volvo V40 D4
67 mpg
52 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
56 mpg
city
41 mpg
76 mpg
motorway
61 mpg
62 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
917 mi
Range
633 mi
Volvo V40 D4
917 mi
633 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
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 kWh
Volvo V40 D4
86.4 kWh
111 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
109 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
140 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D4
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
410 kg
Maximum Payload
393 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L
