The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 T2 (15 - 16) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 23,500
€ 23,800
€ 23,500
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 slightly. The Volvo V40 T2 is 3.6 inches longer, an inch narrower and 2.6 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI.
Volvo V40 T2
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
55.9
70.2
80.4
58.5
71.2
79.6
70.2 in
Width
71.2 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
55.9 in
Height
58.5 in
104.2
172
99.9
168.4
172 in
Length
168.4 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 T2
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
3408 lb
Curb Weight
3124 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
284 lb
8.33 %
General
Volvo V40 T2
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
M
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
B4204T38
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Volvo V40 T2
120 hp
138 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
162 lb‑ft
at 1100 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V40 T2
162 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Performance
Volvo V40 T2
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
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28.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.64 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T2
28.4 lb/hp
22.64 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 T2
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Volvo V40 T2
43 mpg
44 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
32 mpg
city
34 mpg
52 mpg
highway
51 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
700 mi
Range
633 mi
Volvo V40 T2
700 mi
633 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
104.1 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 T2
104.1 kWh
111 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 T2
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
924 lb
Maximum Payload
866 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
