The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14) vs. Volvo V40 D3 Geartronic (15 - 16)
€ 19,500
€ 29,200
€ 19,500
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 slightly. The VW Beetle 1.2 TSI is 3.6 inches shorter, an inch wider and 2.6 inches taller than the Volvo V40 D3.
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Volvo V40 D3
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
Volvo V40 D3
2859 lb
Curb Weight
3477 lb
3748 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4398 lb
Weight Difference:
617 lb
17.75 %
General
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Volvo V40 D3
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
Volvo V40 D3
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CYV*
Engine Code
D5204T6
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
104 hp
148 hp
Volvo V40 D3
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D3
Performance
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Volvo V40 D3
112 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D3
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27.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.49 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
27.49 lb/hp
23.49 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
59 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
40 mpg
59 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
33 mpg
city
51 mpg
45 mpg
highway
64 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
579 mi
Range
963 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
579 mi
963 mi
Volvo V40 D3
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
82.2 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
111.8 kWh
82.2 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Volvo V40 D3
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
888 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
