The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 T2 (16 - 17) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)

€ 23,800
Volvo V40 T2 (16 - 17) Volvo V40 T2
€ 25,100
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 23,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,100

ⓘ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, 1.3 inches wider and 2.7 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Volvo V40 T2
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 T2 (16 - 17)
73.1
80.4
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)
71.9
79.6
73.1 in
Width
71.9 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
55.9 in
Height
58.6 in
Blueprint Volvo V40 T2 (16 - 17)
104.2
172
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)
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 TDI BMT
3408 lb
Curb Weight
3133 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
Volvo V40 T2 (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
276 lb
8.1 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)

General

Volvo V40 T2
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
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 manual transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 T2
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
B4204T38
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Volvo V40 T2
120 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
162 lb‑ft
at 1100 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V40 T2
162 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Volvo V40 T2
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
118 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T2

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
28.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.17 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T2
28.4 lb/hp
21.17 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 T2
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Volvo V40 T2
43 mpg
52 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
32 mpg
city
44 mpg
52 mpg
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
700 mi
Range
759 mi
Volvo V40 T2
700 mi
759 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
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).
92.5 kWh
Volvo V40 T2
104.1 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 T2
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
924 lb
Maximum Payload
990 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft