The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI (11 - 14) vs. Volvo V40 D2 (18 - 18)
€ 17,600

€ 27,700

€ 17,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,700
ⓘ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 VW Beetle 1.2 TSI is 3.6 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 2.6 inches taller than the Volvo V40 D2.
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Volvo V40 D2
58.5
71.2
79.6
55.9
73.1
80.4
71.2 in
Width
73.1 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
58.5 in
Height
55.9 in
99.9
168.4
104.2
172
168.4 in
Length
172 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Volvo V40 D2
2809 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
3704 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb

Weight Difference:
619 lb
18.06 %

General
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Volvo V40 D2
16
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Volvo V40 D2
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CYV*
Engine Code
D4204T8
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
104 hp
118 hp
Volvo V40 D2
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D2
Performance
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Volvo V40 D2
112 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D2
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27.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.05 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
27.01 lb/hp
29.05 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Volvo V40 D2
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
51 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
40 mpg
51 mpg
Volvo V40 D2
31 mpg
city
41 mpg
47 mpg
highway
59 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
579 mi
Range
541 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
579 mi
541 mi
Volvo V40 D2
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).
94.6 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
111.8 kWh
94.6 kWh
Volvo V40 D2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Volvo V40 D2
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
895 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft








25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft