The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16) vs. Volvo V40 D2 (12 - 15)
€ 18,400

€ 25,500

€ 18,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,500
ⓘ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 BMT is 9.1 cm shorter, 2.5 cm wider and 6.6 cm taller than the Volvo V40 D2.
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 D2
1486
1808
2021
1420
1783
2041
1808 mm
Width
1783 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2041 mm
1486 mm
Height
1420 mm
2537
4278
2647
4369
4278 mm
Length
4369 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2647 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 D2
1316 kg
Kerb Weight
1471 kg
1760 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1890 kg

Weight Difference:
155 kg
10.54 %

General
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 D2
16
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 D2
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CYV*
Engine Code
D4162T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1560 CC
104 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Power
113 bhp
at 3600 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
104 bhp
113 bhp
Volvo V40 D2
175 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
270 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
175 NM
270 NM
Volvo V40 D2
Performance
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 D2
112 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
151 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
165 m
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D2
▶ REPLAY
12.65 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.02 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
12.65 kg/bhp
13.02 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 D2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 D2
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
76 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
53 mpg
76 mpg
Volvo V40 D2
43 mpg
city
69 mpg
61 mpg
motorway
83 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
645 mi
Range
873 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
645 mi
873 mi
Volvo V40 D2
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
76.1 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
100.4 kWh
76.1 kWh
Volvo V40 D2
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
123 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
96 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 D2
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
444 kg
Maximum Payload
419 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
335 L








905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1032 L