The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14) vs. Volvo V40 D2 ECO (16 - 18)
€ 20,100
€ 26,200
€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,200
ⓘ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 1.4 TSI is 9.2 cm shorter, 4.9 cm narrower and 6.6 cm taller than the Volvo V40 D2 ECO.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
1486
1808
2021
1420
1857
2041
1808 mm
Width
1857 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2041 mm
1486 mm
Height
1420 mm
2537
4278
2647
4370
4278 mm
Length
4370 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2647 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
1359 kg
Kerb Weight
1532 kg
1750 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1920 kg
Weight Difference:
173 kg
11.29 %
General
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
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 ECO
Straight-four petrol engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CTH*
Engine Code
D4204T8
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1390 CC
Engine Capacity
1969 CC
158 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Power
118 bhp
at 3750 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
158 bhp
118 bhp
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
240 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 NM
at 1500 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
240 NM
280 NM
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Performance
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
129 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
115 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
149 m
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
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8.6 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.98 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
8.6 kg/bhp
12.98 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
83 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
43 mpg
83 mpg
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
32 mpg
city
76 mpg
53 mpg
motorway
88 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
62 L
518 mi
Range
1133 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
518 mi
1133 mi
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
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).
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).
70 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
125 kWh
70 kWh
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
153 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
89 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
391 kg
Maximum Payload
388 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
335 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1032 L
