The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (14 - 15) vs. VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 33,700
€ 22,100
€ 33,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘ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 T5 is 3.6 inches longer, an inch narrower and 2.6 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.6 TDI.
Volvo V40 T5
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
55.9
70.2
80.4
58.5
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
104.2
172
99.9
168.4
172 in
Length
168.4 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 T5
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
3490 lb
Curb Weight
3000 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
489 lb
14.01 %
General
Volvo V40 T5
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
M
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 T5
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
B4204T11
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
242 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Volvo V40 T5
242 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 T5
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Performance
Volvo V40 T5
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
149 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
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14.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.85 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T5
14.42 lb/hp
28.85 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 T5
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Volvo V40 T5
40 mpg
50 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
29 mpg
city
43 mpg
49 mpg
highway
53 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
653 mi
Range
727 mi
Volvo V40 T5
653 mi
727 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
96.7 kWh
Volvo V40 T5
111.8 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 T5
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
919 lb
Maximum Payload
858 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
