The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. Volvo V40 D2 ECO Geartronic (15 - 16)
€ 20,300
€ 27,700
€ 20,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,700
ⓘ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 ECO.
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
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 ECO
2959 lb
Curb Weight
3477 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4398 lb
Weight Difference:
518 lb
14.9 %
General
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
16
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CYV*
Engine Code
D4204T8
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
118 hp
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Performance
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
112 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
▶ REPLAY
28.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.47 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
28.45 lb/hp
29.47 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
64 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
46 mpg
64 mpg
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
39 mpg
city
55 mpg
51 mpg
highway
69 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
670 mi
Range
672 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
670 mi
672 mi
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Environmental Impact
96.6 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
96.6 kWh
76.1 kWh
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
156 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
988 lb
Maximum Payload
922 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
