The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (14 - 15) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

€ 33,700
Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (14 - 15) Volvo V40 T5
€ 26,600
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 33,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,600

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Volvo V40 T5 is 3.6 inches longer, an inch narrower and 2.6 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Volvo V40 T5
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (14 - 15)
70.2
80.4
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (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 T5 Geartronic (14 - 15)
104.2
172
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
99.9
168.4
172 in
Length
168.4 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 T5
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3490 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
304 lb
8.71 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

General

Volvo V40 T5
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 T5
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
B4204T11
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
242 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Volvo V40 T5
242 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V40 T5
258 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Volvo V40 T5
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
149 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T5

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
14.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.53 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T5
14.42 lb/hp
21.53 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 T5
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Volvo V40 T5
40 mpg
50 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
29 mpg
city
43 mpg
49 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
653 mi
Range
727 mi
Volvo V40 T5
653 mi
727 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
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).
96.7 kWh
Volvo V40 T5
111.8 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 T5
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
919 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft