The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 T3 Geartronic (16 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
€ 28,600

€ 20,300

€ 28,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,300
ⓘ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 T3 is 9.2 cm longer, 4.9 cm wider and 6.6 cm lower than the VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT.
Volvo V40 T3
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
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 T3
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
1554 kg
Kerb Weight
1342 kg
1965 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1790 kg

Weight Difference:
212 kg
13.64 %

General
Volvo V40 T3
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 T3
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
B4154T4
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1498 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
150 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Volvo V40 T3
150 bhp
104 bhp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
250 NM
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 1400 rpm
Volvo V40 T3
250 NM
175 NM
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Volvo V40 T3
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
130 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
115 m
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
151 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
10.36 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.9 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 T3
10.36 kg/bhp
12.9 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 T3
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Volvo V40 T3
51 mpg
55 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
39 mpg
city
47 mpg
63 mpg
motorway
61 mpg
62 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
700 mi
Range
670 mi
Volvo V40 T3
700 mi
670 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
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).
96.6 kWh
Volvo V40 T3
104.1 kWh
96.6 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
129 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
119 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 T3
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
411 kg
Maximum Payload
448 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
310 L








1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L