The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 T4 Powershift (12 - 15) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)

€ 29,100
Volvo V40 T4 Powershift (12 - 15) Volvo V40 T4
€ 24,700
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 29,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,700

ⓘ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 3.6 inches longer, an inch narrower and 2.6 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 Powershift (12 - 15)
70.2
80.4
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
71.2
79.6
70.2 in
Width
71.2 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
55.9 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint Volvo V40 T4 Powershift (12 - 15)
104.2
172
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
99.9
168.4
172 in
Length
168.4 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 T4
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3325 lb
Curb Weight
3133 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
Volvo V40 T4 Powershift (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
192 lb
5.78 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16)

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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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
B4164T
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
178 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Volvo V40 T4
178 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V40 T4
177 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Volvo V40 T4
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
140 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T4

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 T4
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Volvo V40 T4
39 mpg
52 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
30 mpg
city
45 mpg
46 mpg
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
631 mi
Range
759 mi
Volvo V40 T4
631 mi
759 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
115.6 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).
92.5 kWh
Volvo V40 T4
115.6 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 T4
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
952 lb
Maximum Payload
1012 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft