The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 T3 (16 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)
€ 26,800
€ 25,100
€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,100
ⓘ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 3.2 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 2.7 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Volvo V40 T3
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
55.9
73.1
80.4
58.6
71.9
79.6
73.1 in
Width
71.9 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
55.9 in
Height
58.6 in
104.2
172
99.4
168.8
172 in
Length
168.8 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 T3
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3408 lb
Curb Weight
3133 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
276 lb
8.1 %
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
6-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
B4204T37
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
150 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Volvo V40 T3
150 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V40 T3
184 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Volvo V40 T3
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
130 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
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22.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.17 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T3
22.72 lb/hp
21.17 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 T3
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Volvo V40 T3
42 mpg
52 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
32 mpg
city
44 mpg
51 mpg
highway
59 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
688 mi
Range
759 mi
Volvo V40 T3
688 mi
759 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
106.1 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).
92.5 kWh
Volvo V40 T3
106.1 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 T3
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
924 lb
Maximum Payload
990 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
