The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI (11 - 14) vs. Volvo V40 T3 (16 - 18)
€ 17,600

€ 26,800

€ 17,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,800
ⓘ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 9.2 cm shorter, 4.9 cm narrower and 6.6 cm taller than the Volvo V40 T3.
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Volvo V40 T3
1486
1808
2021
1420
1857
2041
1808 mm
Width
1857 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2041 mm
1486 mm
Height
1420 mm
2537
4278
2647
4370
4278 mm
Length
4370 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2647 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Volvo V40 T3
1274 kg
Kerb Weight
1546 kg
1680 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1965 kg

Weight Difference:
272 kg
17.59 %

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
B4204T37
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1969 CC
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
150 bhp
at 5000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
104 bhp
150 bhp
Volvo V40 T3
175 NM
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1300 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
175 NM
250 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
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
151 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
124 m
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T3
▶ REPLAY
12.25 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.31 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
12.25 kg/bhp
10.31 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 T3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Volvo V40 T3
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
48 mpg
50 mpg
Volvo V40 T3
37 mpg
city
39 mpg
56 mpg
motorway
61 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
62 L
579 mi
Range
688 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
579 mi
688 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).
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).
106.1 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
111.8 kWh
106.1 kWh
Volvo V40 T3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
137 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
127 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
419 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
335 L








905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1032 L