The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14) vs. Volvo V40 T2 (18 - 18)

€ 20,100
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
€ 24,900
 Volvo V40 T2 (18 - 18) Volvo V40 T2
€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,900

ⓘ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 T2.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 T2
1486
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14)
1808
2021
1420
Blueprint Volvo V40 T2 (18 - 18)
1857
2041
1808 mm
Width
1857 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 T2 (18 - 18)
2647
4370
4278 mm
Length
4370 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2647 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 T2
1359 kg
Kerb Weight
1507 kg
1750 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1965 kg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14)
Weight Difference:
148 kg
9.82 %
Volvo V40 T2 (18 - 18)

General

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 T2
16
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 T2
Straight-four petrol engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
*CTH*
Engine Code
B4204T38
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1390 CC
Engine Capacity
1969 CC
158 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Power
120 bhp
at 5000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
158 bhp
120 bhp
Volvo V40 T2
240 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
220 NM
at 1200 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
240 NM
220 NM
Volvo V40 T2

Performance

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 T2
129 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

115 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

144 m
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T2

▶ REPLAY
8.6 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.56 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
8.6 kg/bhp
12.56 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 T2

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 T2
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
48 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
43 mpg
48 mpg
Volvo V40 T2
32 mpg
city
36 mpg
53 mpg
motorway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
62 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
518 mi
Range
653 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
518 mi
653 mi
Volvo V40 T2
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).
111.8 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
125 kWh
111.8 kWh
Volvo V40 T2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
153 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
137 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 T2
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
391 kg
Maximum Payload
458 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
335 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1032 L