The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16) vs. Volvo V40 T2 (13 - 15)
€ 18,400

€ 23,100

€ 18,400
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 BMT is 9.1 cm shorter, 2.5 cm wider and 6.6 cm taller than the Volvo V40 T2.
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 T2
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 T2
1316 kg
Kerb Weight
1463 kg
1760 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1910 kg

Weight Difference:
147 kg
10.05 %

General
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 T2
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 BMT
Volvo V40 T2
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*CYV*
Engine Code
B4164T4
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1596 CC
104 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Power
118 bhp
at 4500 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
104 bhp
118 bhp
Volvo V40 T2
175 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
240 NM
at 1600 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
175 NM
240 NM
Volvo V40 T2
Performance
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
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
151 m
0.000 sec

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

Volvo V40 T2
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12.65 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.4 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
12.65 kg/bhp
12.4 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 T2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 T2
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
53 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
53 mpg
53 mpg
Volvo V40 T2
43 mpg
city
42 mpg
61 mpg
motorway
63 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
62 L
645 mi
Range
727 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
645 mi
727 mi
Volvo V40 T2
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).
100.4 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
100.4 kWh
100.4 kWh
Volvo V40 T2
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
123 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
124 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 T2
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
444 kg
Maximum Payload
447 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
335 L








905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1032 L