The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) vs. Volvo V40 D3 (18 - 18)
€ 26,300
€ 29,200
€ 26,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT is 8.4 cm shorter, 3.6 cm narrower and 8.2 cm taller than the Volvo V40 D3.
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 D3
1502
1821
2021
1420
1857
2041
1821 mm
Width
1857 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2041 mm
1502 mm
Height
1420 mm
2540
4286
2647
4370
4286 mm
Length
4370 mm
2540 mm
Wheelbase
2647 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 D3
1382 kg
Kerb Weight
1574 kg
1780 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1980 kg
Weight Difference:
192 kg
12.2 %
General
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 D3
16
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 D3
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CYV*
Engine Code
D5204T6
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1969 CC
104 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 3750 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
104 bhp
148 bhp
Volvo V40 D3
175 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
175 NM
320 NM
Volvo V40 D3
Performance
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 D3
110 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
157 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
119 m
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D3
▶ REPLAY
13.29 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.64 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
13.29 kg/bhp
10.64 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy
54 mpg
combined
61 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
54 mpg
61 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
46 mpg
city
50 mpg
60 mpg
motorway
71 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
62 L
657 mi
Range
838 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
657 mi
838 mi
Volvo V40 D3
Environmental Impact
98.5 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).
94.6 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
98.5 kWh
94.6 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
122 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
121 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 D3
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
398 kg
Maximum Payload
406 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
335 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1032 L
