The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16) vs. Volvo V40 T3 (15 - 16)
€ 18,400
€ 25,400
€ 18,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,400
ⓘ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 T3.
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 T3
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 T3
2901 lb
Curb Weight
3408 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb
Weight Difference:
507 lb
14.88 %
General
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 T3
16
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 T3
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CYV*
Engine Code
B4204T37
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
150 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
150 hp
Volvo V40 T3
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 T3
Performance
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 T3
112 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T3
▶ REPLAY
27.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.72 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
27.89 lb/hp
22.72 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 T3
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
44 mpg
43 mpg
Volvo V40 T3
36 mpg
city
32 mpg
51 mpg
highway
52 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
645 mi
Range
700 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
645 mi
700 mi
Volvo V40 T3
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).
104.1 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
100.4 kWh
104.1 kWh
Volvo V40 T3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 T3
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
