The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 T2 Geartronic (16 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14)
€ 25,600
€ 28,500
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,500
ⓘ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 3.6 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 2.6 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TSI.
Volvo V40 T2
VW Beetle 2.0 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 2.0 TSI
3426 lb
Curb Weight
3172 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
254 lb
7.41 %
General
Volvo V40 T2
VW Beetle 2.0 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 automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 T2
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
B4154T5
Engine Code
*CPL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Volvo V40 T2
120 hp
207 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
162 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Volvo V40 T2
162 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Performance
Volvo V40 T2
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
141 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
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28.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.32 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T2
28.55 lb/hp
15.32 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 T2
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Volvo V40 T2
43 mpg
31 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
32 mpg
city
23 mpg
52 mpg
highway
39 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
700 mi
Range
450 mi
Volvo V40 T2
700 mi
450 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).
144 kWh
Volvo V40 T2
104.1 kWh
144 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 T2
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
906 lb
Maximum Payload
906 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
