The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (12 - 14) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 33,000
€ 21,900
€ 33,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900
ⓘ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 9.1 cm longer, 2.5 cm narrower and 6.6 cm lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI.
Volvo V40 T5
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
1420
1783
2041
1486
1808
2021
1783 mm
Width
1808 mm
2041 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1420 mm
Height
1486 mm
2647
4369
2537
4278
4369 mm
Length
4278 mm
2647 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 T5
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
1570 kg
Kerb Weight
1373 kg
2010 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1770 kg
Weight Difference:
197 kg
12.55 %
General
Volvo V40 T5
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
M
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 T5
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Straight-five petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with gas turbine compressor
B5254T12
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2497 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
251 bhp
at 5400 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Volvo V40 T5
251 bhp
158 bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
360 NM
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
240 NM
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 T5
360 NM
240 NM
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Performance
Volvo V40 T5
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
85 m
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
115 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
6.25 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.69 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 T5
6.25 kg/bhp
8.69 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 T5
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Volvo V40 T5
36 mpg
46 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
25 mpg
city
37 mpg
47 mpg
motorway
53 mpg
62 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
488 mi
Range
551 mi
Volvo V40 T5
488 mi
551 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
149.7 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).
117.5 kWh
Volvo V40 T5
149.7 kWh
117.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
185 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 T5
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
440 kg
Maximum Payload
397 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L
