The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14) vs. Volvo V40 D2 (12 - 15)

€ 20,100
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
€ 25,500
 Volvo V40 D2 (12 - 15) Volvo V40 D2
€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,500

ⓘ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 1.4 TSI is 9.1 cm shorter, 2.5 cm wider and 6.6 cm taller than the Volvo V40 D2.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 D2
1486
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14)
1808
2021
1420
Blueprint Volvo V40 D2 (12 - 15)
1783
2041
1808 mm
Width
1783 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2041 mm
1486 mm
Height
1420 mm
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14)
2537
4278
Blueprint Volvo V40 D2 (12 - 15)
2647
4369
4278 mm
Length
4369 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2647 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 D2
1359 kg
Kerb Weight
1471 kg
1750 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1890 kg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14)
Weight Difference:
112 kg
7.61 %
Volvo V40 D2 (12 - 15)

General

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 D2
16
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 D2
Straight-four petrol engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CTH*
Engine Code
D4162T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1390 CC
Engine Capacity
1560 CC
158 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Power
113 bhp
at 3600 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
158 bhp
113 bhp
Volvo V40 D2
240 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
270 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
240 NM
270 NM
Volvo V40 D2

Performance

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 D2
129 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

115 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

165 m
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D2

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8.6 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.02 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
8.6 kg/bhp
13.02 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 D2

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 D2
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
76 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
43 mpg
76 mpg
Volvo V40 D2
32 mpg
city
69 mpg
53 mpg
motorway
83 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
518 mi
Range
873 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
518 mi
873 mi
Volvo V40 D2
Environmental Impact
125 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).
76.1 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
125 kWh
76.1 kWh
Volvo V40 D2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
153 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
96 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 D2
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
391 kg
Maximum Payload
419 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
335 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1032 L