The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI (11 - 14) vs. Volvo V40 T3 (12 - 15)

€ 17,600
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI (11 - 14) VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
€ 25,000
 Volvo V40 T3 (12 - 15) Volvo V40 T3
€ 17,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Beetle 1.2 TSI is 9.1 cm shorter, 2.5 cm wider and 6.6 cm taller than the Volvo V40 T3.
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Volvo V40 T3
1486
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI (11 - 14)
1808
2021
1420
Blueprint Volvo V40 T3 (12 - 15)
1783
2041
1808 mm
Width
1783 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2041 mm
1486 mm
Height
1420 mm
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI (11 - 14)
2537
4278
Blueprint Volvo V40 T3 (12 - 15)
2647
4369
4278 mm
Length
4369 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2647 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Volvo V40 T3
1274 kg
Kerb Weight
1470 kg
1680 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1910 kg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI (11 - 14)
Weight Difference:
196 kg
13.33 %
Volvo V40 T3 (12 - 15)

General

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Volvo V40 T3
16
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Volvo V40 T3
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
*CYV*
Engine Code
B4164T3
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1596 CC
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 5700 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
104 bhp
148 bhp
Volvo V40 T3
175 NM
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
240 NM
at 1600 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
175 NM
240 NM
Volvo V40 T3

Performance

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Volvo V40 T3
112 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

151 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

122 m
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T3

▶ REPLAY
12.25 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.93 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
12.25 kg/bhp
9.93 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 T3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Volvo V40 T3
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
53 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
48 mpg
53 mpg
Volvo V40 T3
37 mpg
city
42 mpg
56 mpg
motorway
63 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
62 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
579 mi
Range
727 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
579 mi
727 mi
Volvo V40 T3
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).
100.4 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
111.8 kWh
100.4 kWh
Volvo V40 T3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
137 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
124 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Volvo V40 T3
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
406 kg
Maximum Payload
440 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
335 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1032 L