The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (12 - 14) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
€ 33,000
€ 32,000
€ 33,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Volvo V40 T5 is 3.3 inches longer, 1.5 inches narrower and 3.2 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT.
Volvo V40 T5
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
55.9
70.2
80.4
59.1
71.7
79.6
70.2 in
Width
71.7 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
55.9 in
Height
59.1 in
104.2
172
100
168.7
172 in
Length
168.7 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
100 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 T5
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
3461 lb
Curb Weight
3283 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
179 lb
5.17 %
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
140 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
13.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.13 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T5
13.79 lb/hp
15.13 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
35 mpg
Volvo V40 T5
30 mpg
35 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
21 mpg
city
26 mpg
39 mpg
highway
43 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
488 mi
Range
503 mi
Volvo V40 T5
488 mi
503 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).
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).
128.7 kWh
Volvo V40 T5
149.7 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 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
840 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
