The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14) vs. Volvo V40 D3 (12 - 15)
€ 20,100
€ 27,000
€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘ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 D3.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 D3
1486
1808
2021
1420
1783
2041
1808 mm
Width
1783 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2041 mm
1486 mm
Height
1420 mm
2537
4278
2647
4369
4278 mm
Length
4369 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2647 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 D3
1359 kg
Kerb Weight
1569 kg
1750 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2020 kg
Weight Difference:
210 kg
13.38 %
General
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 D3
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 D3
Straight-four petrol engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
*CTH*
Engine Code
D5204T6
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1390 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
158 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
158 bhp
148 bhp
Volvo V40 D3
240 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
240 NM
350 NM
Volvo V40 D3
Performance
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 D3
129 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
115 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
133 m
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D3
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8.6 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.6 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
8.6 kg/bhp
10.6 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
66 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
43 mpg
66 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
32 mpg
city
53 mpg
53 mpg
motorway
74 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
518 mi
Range
867 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
518 mi
867 mi
Volvo V40 D3
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).
88.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
125 kWh
88.5 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
153 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
114 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 D3
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
391 kg
Maximum Payload
451 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
335 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1032 L
