The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 T3 Geartronic (16 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
€ 28,600
€ 24,200
€ 28,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,200
ⓘ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 3.6 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 2.6 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT.
Volvo V40 T3
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
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 T3
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
3426 lb
Curb Weight
3007 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
419 lb
12.23 %
General
Volvo V40 T3
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 T3
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
B4154T4
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
150 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V40 T3
150 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 T3
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Volvo V40 T3
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
130 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
22.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.32 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T3
22.84 lb/hp
20.32 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 T3
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Volvo V40 T3
43 mpg
44 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
32 mpg
city
37 mpg
52 mpg
highway
50 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
700 mi
Range
645 mi
Volvo V40 T3
700 mi
645 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 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).
100.4 kWh
Volvo V40 T3
104.1 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 T3
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
906 lb
Maximum Payload
983 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
