The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (12 - 14) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
€ 33,000
€ 23,000
€ 33,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000
ⓘ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
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 2.0 TDI BMT
3461 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
386 lb
11.15 %
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
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 T5
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
B5254T12
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
251 hp
at 5400 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Volvo V40 T5
251 hp
108 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
266 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 T5
266 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Volvo V40 T5
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
13.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.47 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T5
13.79 lb/hp
28.47 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 T5
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Volvo V40 T5
30 mpg
56 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
21 mpg
city
50 mpg
39 mpg
highway
59 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
488 mi
Range
814 mi
Volvo V40 T5
488 mi
814 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
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).
86.4 kWh
Volvo V40 T5
149.7 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
179 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 T5
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
970 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
