The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 T2 (18 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 24,900

€ 21,900

€ 24,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900
ⓘ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 T2 is 3.6 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 2.6 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI.
Volvo V40 T2
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
55.9
73.1
80.4
58.5
71.2
79.6
73.1 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 1.4 TSI
3322 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3902 lb

Weight Difference:
295 lb
8.88 %

General
Volvo V40 T2
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 T2
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
B4204T38
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Volvo V40 T2
120 hp
158 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
162 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 T2
162 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Performance
Volvo V40 T2
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
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27.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.16 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T2
27.68 lb/hp
19.16 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 T2
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Volvo V40 T2
40 mpg
38 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
30 mpg
city
31 mpg
50 mpg
highway
44 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
653 mi
Range
551 mi
Volvo V40 T2
653 mi
551 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
117.5 kWh
Volvo V40 T2
111.8 kWh
117.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 T2
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1010 lb
Maximum Payload
875 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft








29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft