The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 29,100
Volvo V40 T4 Powershift (12 - 15) Volvo V40 T4
€ 23,800
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
€ 29,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,800

ⓘ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.
Volvo V40 T4
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 T4 Powershift (12 - 15)
70.2
80.4
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
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 DSG (12 - 14)
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
3325 lb
Curb Weight
3124 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
Volvo V40 T4 Powershift (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
201 lb
6.05 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)

General

Volvo V40 T4
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
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 dual clutch transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 T4
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
B4164T
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
178 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Volvo V40 T4
178 hp
138 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V40 T4
177 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI

Performance

Volvo V40 T4
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
140 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T4

62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 T4
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Volvo V40 T4
39 mpg
44 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
30 mpg
city
34 mpg
46 mpg
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
631 mi
Range
633 mi
Volvo V40 T4
631 mi
633 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
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).
111 kWh
Volvo V40 T4
115.6 kWh
111 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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