The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (16 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
€ 40,000
€ 27,000
€ 40,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘ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, 1.4 inches wider and 3.2 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT.
Volvo V40 T5
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
55.9
73.1
80.4
59.1
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
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 1.4 TSI BMT
3488 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
445 lb
12.76 %
General
Volvo V40 T5
VW Beetle 1.4 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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 T5
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
B4204T11
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
242 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V40 T5
242 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 T5
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Volvo V40 T5
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
149 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
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14.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.55 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T5
14.41 lb/hp
20.55 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 T5
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Volvo V40 T5
40 mpg
41 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
30 mpg
city
34 mpg
49 mpg
highway
47 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
653 mi
Range
600 mi
Volvo V40 T5
653 mi
600 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 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).
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).
108 kWh
Volvo V40 T5
111.8 kWh
108 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 T5
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
922 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
