The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 T4 Geartronic (16 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)

€ 31,100
Volvo V40 T4 Geartronic (16 - 18) Volvo V40 T4
€ 31,600
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 31,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,600

ⓘ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, 1.4 inches wider and 3.2 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Volvo V40 T4
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 T4 Geartronic (16 - 18)
73.1
80.4
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
71.7
79.6
73.1 in
Width
71.7 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
55.9 in
Height
59.1 in
Blueprint Volvo V40 T4 Geartronic (16 - 18)
104.2
172
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
100
168.7
172 in
Length
168.7 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
100 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 T4
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3430 lb
Curb Weight
3316 lb
4354 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
Volvo V40 T4 Geartronic (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
115 lb
3.35 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)

General

Volvo V40 T4
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 automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 T4
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
B4204T19
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
187 hp
at 4700 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Volvo V40 T4
187 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
221 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V40 T4
221 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Volvo V40 T4
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
130 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T4

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
18.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.41 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T4
18.34 lb/hp
22.41 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 T4
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Volvo V40 T4
43 mpg
49 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
33 mpg
city
42 mpg
51 mpg
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
700 mi
Range
712 mi
Volvo V40 T4
700 mi
712 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI 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).
98.8 kWh
Volvo V40 T4
104.1 kWh
98.8 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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