The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 T2 Geartronic (16 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13)
€ 25,600
€ 27,500
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500
ⓘ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 9.2 cm longer, 4.9 cm wider and 6.6 cm lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TSI.
Volvo V40 T2
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
1420
1857
2041
1486
1808
2021
1857 mm
Width
1808 mm
2041 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1420 mm
Height
1486 mm
2647
4370
2537
4278
4370 mm
Length
4278 mm
2647 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 T2
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
1554 kg
Kerb Weight
1439 kg
1965 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1850 kg
Weight Difference:
115 kg
7.4 %
General
Volvo V40 T2
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
M
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 T2
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
B4154T5
Engine Code
*CPL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1498 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
120 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
197 bhp
at 5100 rpm
Volvo V40 T2
120 bhp
197 bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
220 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
280 NM
at 1700 rpm
Volvo V40 T2
220 NM
280 NM
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Performance
Volvo V40 T2
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
136 m
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
104 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
▶ REPLAY
12.95 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.3 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 T2
12.95 kg/bhp
7.3 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 T2
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Volvo V40 T2
51 mpg
37 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
39 mpg
city
27 mpg
63 mpg
motorway
46 mpg
62 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
700 mi
Range
444 mi
Volvo V40 T2
700 mi
444 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
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).
145.8 kWh
Volvo V40 T2
104.1 kWh
145.8 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
129 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
179 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 T2
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
411 kg
Maximum Payload
411 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L
