The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI (11 - 14) vs. Volvo V40 T2 (13 - 15)
€ 17,600
€ 23,100
€ 17,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,100
ⓘ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 VW Beetle 1.2 TSI is 3.6 inches shorter, an inch wider and 2.6 inches taller than the Volvo V40 T2.
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Volvo V40 T2
58.5
71.2
79.6
55.9
70.2
80.4
71.2 in
Width
70.2 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 T2
2809 lb
Curb Weight
3225 lb
3704 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
417 lb
12.93 %
General
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Volvo V40 T2
16
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Volvo V40 T2
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CYV*
Engine Code
B4164T4
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 4500 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
104 hp
118 hp
Volvo V40 T2
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 T2
Performance
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Volvo V40 T2
112 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T2
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27.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.33 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
27.01 lb/hp
27.33 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Volvo V40 T2
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
40 mpg
44 mpg
Volvo V40 T2
31 mpg
city
35 mpg
47 mpg
highway
52 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
579 mi
Range
727 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
579 mi
727 mi
Volvo V40 T2
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).
100.4 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
111.8 kWh
100.4 kWh
Volvo V40 T2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Volvo V40 T2
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
895 lb
Maximum Payload
985 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
