The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14) vs. Volvo V40 D4 ECO Geartronic (14 - 15)
€ 20,100
€ 31,800
€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,800
ⓘ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 D4 ECO.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
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 D4 ECO
2996 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4464 lb
Weight Difference:
564 lb
15.84 %
General
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
*CTH*
Engine Code
D4204T14
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4250 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
158 hp
187 hp
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
Performance
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
129 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
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18.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.04 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
18.96 lb/hp
19.04 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
59 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
36 mpg
59 mpg
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
27 mpg
city
48 mpg
44 mpg
highway
67 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
518 mi
Range
963 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
518 mi
963 mi
Volvo V40 D4 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).
82.2 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
125 kWh
82.2 kWh
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
862 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
