The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 T2 (13 - 15) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
€ 23,100
€ 30,300
€ 23,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,300
ⓘ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 T2 is 3.2 inches longer, 1.7 inches narrower and 2.7 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT.
Volvo V40 T2
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
55.9
70.2
80.4
58.6
71.9
79.6
70.2 in
Width
71.9 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
55.9 in
Height
58.6 in
104.2
172
99.4
168.8
172 in
Length
168.8 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 T2
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
3225 lb
Curb Weight
3199 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
26 lb
0.81 %
General
Volvo V40 T2
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
M
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 T2
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
B4164T4
Engine Code
*CUL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
118 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Volvo V40 T2
118 hp
217 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 T2
177 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Performance
Volvo V40 T2
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
121 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
27.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.74 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T2
27.33 lb/hp
14.74 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 T2
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Volvo V40 T2
44 mpg
35 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
35 mpg
city
26 mpg
52 mpg
highway
43 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
727 mi
Range
503 mi
Volvo V40 T2
727 mi
503 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
128.7 kWh
Volvo V40 T2
100.4 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 T2
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
985 lb
Maximum Payload
924 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
