The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16) vs. Volvo V40 D2 ECO (15 - 16)

€ 22,300
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 25,900
 Volvo V40 D2 ECO (15 - 16) Volvo V40 D2 ECO
€ 22,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,900

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT is 3.6 inches shorter, an inch wider and 2.6 inches taller than the Volvo V40 D2 ECO.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
71.2
79.6
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D2 ECO (15 - 16)
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
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint Volvo V40 D2 ECO (15 - 16)
104.2
172
168.4 in
Length
172 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
2970 lb
Curb Weight
3441 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4365 lb
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
472 lb
13.72 %
Volvo V40 D2 ECO (15 - 16)

General

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 D2 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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CZD*
Engine Code
D4204T8
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
118 hp
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D2 ECO

Performance

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
126 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D2 ECO

▶ REPLAY
20.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.16 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
20.07 lb/hp
29.16 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2 ECO

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
74 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
42 mpg
74 mpg
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
34 mpg
city
64 mpg
49 mpg
highway
81 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
610 mi
Range
777 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
610 mi
777 mi
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Environmental Impact
106.1 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).
65.8 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
106.1 kWh
65.8 kWh
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
132 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
977 lb
Maximum Payload
924 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft