The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (12 - 14) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)

€ 33,000
Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (12 - 14) Volvo V40 T5
€ 29,600
 VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 33,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,600

ⓘ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 TSI BMT.
Volvo V40 T5
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (12 - 14)
70.2
80.4
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 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 (12 - 14)
104.2
172
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 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 TSI BMT
3461 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
331 lb
9.56 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)

General

Volvo V40 T5
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
M
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 T5
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Straight-five gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
B5254T12
Engine Code
*CUL*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
251 hp
at 5400 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Volvo V40 T5
251 hp
217 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
266 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 T5
266 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

Performance

Volvo V40 T5
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T5

62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
13.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.43 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T5
13.79 lb/hp
14.43 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 T5
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Volvo V40 T5
30 mpg
36 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
21 mpg
city
27 mpg
39 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
488 mi
Range
518 mi
Volvo V40 T5
488 mi
518 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI 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).
125 kWh
Volvo V40 T5
149.7 kWh
125 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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