The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 T2 Geartronic (15 - 16) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
€ 25,300
€ 31,600
€ 25,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,600
ⓘ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 3.3 inches longer, 1.5 inches narrower and 3.2 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
59.1
71.7
79.6
70.2 in
Width
71.7 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
55.9 in
Height
59.1 in
104.2
172
100
168.7
172 in
Length
168.7 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
100 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 T2
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3426 lb
Curb Weight
3316 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.21 %
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
6-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
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Volvo V40 T2
120 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
162 lb‑ft
at 1600 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
123 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
28.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.41 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T2
28.55 lb/hp
22.41 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
49 mpg
Volvo V40 T2
43 mpg
49 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
32 mpg
city
42 mpg
52 mpg
highway
53 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
700 mi
Range
712 mi
Volvo V40 T2
700 mi
712 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).
98.8 kWh
Volvo V40 T2
104.1 kWh
98.8 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 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
829 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
