The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 T3 (12 - 15) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14)
€ 25,000
€ 21,900
€ 25,000
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 slightly. The Volvo V40 T3 is 3.6 inches longer, an inch narrower and 2.6 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI.
Volvo V40 T3
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
55.9
70.2
80.4
58.5
71.2
79.6
70.2 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 T3
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
3241 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
165 lb
5.09 %
General
Volvo V40 T3
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
M
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 T3
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
B4164T3
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Volvo V40 T3
148 hp
138 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V40 T3
177 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Performance
Volvo V40 T3
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
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21.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.28 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T3
21.9 lb/hp
22.28 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 T3
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Volvo V40 T3
44 mpg
48 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
35 mpg
city
37 mpg
52 mpg
highway
56 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
727 mi
Range
697 mi
Volvo V40 T3
727 mi
697 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
100.7 kWh
Volvo V40 T3
100.4 kWh
100.7 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 T3
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
970 lb
Maximum Payload
871 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
