The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 T3 (12 - 15) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
€ 25,000
€ 21,100
€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,100
ⓘ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 BMT.
Volvo V40 T3
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
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 BMT
3241 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
198 lb
6.11 %
General
Volvo V40 T3
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 manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 T3
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
B4164T3
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Volvo V40 T3
148 hp
108 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 T3
177 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Volvo V40 T3
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
130 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
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21.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.17 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T3
21.9 lb/hp
28.17 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 T3
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Volvo V40 T3
44 mpg
57 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
35 mpg
city
50 mpg
52 mpg
highway
64 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
727 mi
Range
833 mi
Volvo V40 T3
727 mi
833 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
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).
84.3 kWh
Volvo V40 T3
100.4 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 T3
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
970 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
