The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 T4 (12 - 15) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (16 - 17)

€ 27,300
Volvo V40 T4 (12 - 15) Volvo V40 T4
€ 28,400
 VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 27,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,400

ⓘ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 T4 is 3.2 inches longer, 1.7 inches narrower and 2.7 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT.
Volvo V40 T4
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 T4 (12 - 15)
70.2
80.4
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (16 - 17)
71.9
79.6
70.2 in
Width
71.9 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
55.9 in
Height
58.6 in
Blueprint Volvo V40 T4 (12 - 15)
104.2
172
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (16 - 17)
99.4
168.8
172 in
Length
168.8 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 T4
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
3241 lb
Curb Weight
3144 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
Volvo V40 T4 (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
97 lb
2.99 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (16 - 17)

General

Volvo V40 T4
VW Beetle 2.0 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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 T4
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
B4164T
Engine Code
*CUL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
178 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Volvo V40 T4
178 hp
217 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 T4
177 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

Performance

Volvo V40 T4
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
140 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T4

62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
18.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.49 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T4
18.21 lb/hp
14.49 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 T4
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Volvo V40 T4
43 mpg
36 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
34 mpg
city
28 mpg
50 mpg
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
700 mi
Range
518 mi
Volvo V40 T4
700 mi
518 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 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).
125 kWh
Volvo V40 T4
104.1 kWh
125 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 T4
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
970 lb
Maximum Payload
913 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft