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 3.6 inches shorter, an inch wider and 2.6 inches taller than the Volvo V40 D3.
VW Beetle 1.4 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 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 D3
2996 lb
Curb Weight
3459 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb
Weight Difference:
463 lb
13.39 %
General
VW Beetle 1.4 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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 D3
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
*CTH*
Engine Code
D5204T6
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
158 hp
148 hp
Volvo V40 D3
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
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
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D3
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18.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.37 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
18.96 lb/hp
23.37 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
36 mpg
55 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
27 mpg
city
44 mpg
44 mpg
highway
62 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
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
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 D3
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
862 lb
Maximum Payload
994 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
