The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 T2 Geartronic (15 - 16) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
€ 25,300
€ 23,300
€ 25,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300
ⓘ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 TDI BMT.
Volvo V40 T2
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI 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 TDI BMT
3426 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
351 lb
10.25 %
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 automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch 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
B4154T5
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Volvo V40 T2
120 hp
108 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
162 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 T2
162 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Volvo V40 T2
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
118 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
28.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.47 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T2
28.55 lb/hp
28.47 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
47 mpg
52 mpg
highway
56 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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).
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)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 T2
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
906 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
