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 3.6 inches shorter, an inch wider and 2.6 inches taller than the Volvo V40 D2.
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 D2
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 BMT
Volvo V40 D2
2901 lb
Curb Weight
3243 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
342 lb
10.55 %
General
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
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 BMT
Volvo V40 D2
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CYV*
Engine Code
D4162T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
113 hp
Volvo V40 D2
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
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
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D2
▶ REPLAY
27.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.7 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
27.89 lb/hp
28.7 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 D2
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
64 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
44 mpg
64 mpg
Volvo V40 D2
36 mpg
city
57 mpg
51 mpg
highway
69 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
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
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
154 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 D2
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
979 lb
Maximum Payload
924 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
