The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. Volvo V40 D4 ECO Geartronic (14 - 15)
€ 24,200
€ 31,800
€ 24,200
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 BMT is 3.6 inches shorter, an inch wider and 2.6 inches taller than the Volvo V40 D4 ECO.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
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 BMT
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
3007 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4464 lb
Weight Difference:
553 lb
15.53 %
General
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
*CZD*
Engine Code
D4204T14
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4250 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
187 hp
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
Performance
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
126 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
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20.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.04 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
20.32 lb/hp
19.04 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
59 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
44 mpg
59 mpg
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
37 mpg
city
48 mpg
50 mpg
highway
67 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
645 mi
Range
963 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
645 mi
963 mi
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
Environmental Impact
100.4 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 BMT
100.4 kWh
82.2 kWh
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
983 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
