The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 T4 (12 - 15) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
€ 27,300
€ 28,900
€ 27,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Volvo V40 T4 is 3.3 inches longer, 1.5 inches narrower and 3.2 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT.
Volvo V40 T4
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
55.9
70.2
80.4
59.1
71.7
79.6
70.2 in
Width
71.7 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
55.9 in
Height
59.1 in
104.2
172
100
168.7
172 in
Length
168.7 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
100 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 T4
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
3241 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
165 lb
5.09 %
General
Volvo V40 T4
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 manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 T4
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
B4164T
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
178 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V40 T4
178 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 T4
177 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Volvo V40 T4
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
140 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
18.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.78 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T4
18.21 lb/hp
20.78 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 T4
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Volvo V40 T4
43 mpg
43 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
34 mpg
city
36 mpg
50 mpg
highway
48 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
700 mi
Range
621 mi
Volvo V40 T4
700 mi
621 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).
104.1 kWh
Volvo V40 T4
104.1 kWh
104.1 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 T4
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
970 lb
Maximum Payload
915 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
