The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (16 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)

€ 40,000
Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (16 - 18) Volvo V40 T5
€ 26,300
 VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 40,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,300

ⓘ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, 1.4 inches wider and 3.2 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT.
Volvo V40 T5
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (16 - 18)
73.1
80.4
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
71.7
79.6
73.1 in
Width
71.7 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
55.9 in
Height
59.1 in
Blueprint Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (16 - 18)
104.2
172
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
100
168.7
172 in
Length
168.7 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
100 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 T5
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
3488 lb
Curb Weight
3047 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3924 lb
Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
441 lb
12.64 %
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)

General

Volvo V40 T5
VW Beetle 1.2 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
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 T5
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
B4204T11
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
242 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Volvo V40 T5
242 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Volvo V40 T5
258 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

Performance

Volvo V40 T5
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
149 mph
Maximum Speed
110 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T5

62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
14.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.3 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T5
14.41 lb/hp
29.3 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 T5
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Volvo V40 T5
40 mpg
45 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
30 mpg
city
39 mpg
49 mpg
highway
50 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
653 mi
Range
657 mi
Volvo V40 T5
653 mi
657 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI 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).
98.5 kWh
Volvo V40 T5
111.8 kWh
98.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI 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 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
922 lb
Maximum Payload
877 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft