The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. Volvo V40 T4 Powershift (12 - 15)

€ 24,200
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 29,100
 Volvo V40 T4 Powershift (12 - 15) Volvo V40 T4
€ 24,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,100

ⓘ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 9.1 cm shorter, 2.5 cm wider and 6.6 cm taller than the Volvo V40 T4.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 T4
1486
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
1808
2021
1420
Blueprint Volvo V40 T4 Powershift (12 - 15)
1783
2041
1808 mm
Width
1783 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2041 mm
1486 mm
Height
1420 mm
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
2537
4278
Blueprint Volvo V40 T4 Powershift (12 - 15)
2647
4369
4278 mm
Length
4369 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2647 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 T4
1364 kg
Kerb Weight
1508 kg
1810 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1940 kg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
144 kg
9.55 %
Volvo V40 T4 Powershift (12 - 15)

General

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 T4
16
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 T4
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
*CZD*
Engine Code
B4164T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1395 CC
Engine Capacity
1596 CC
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
178 bhp
at 5700 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 bhp
178 bhp
Volvo V40 T4
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
240 NM
at 1600 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
250 NM
240 NM
Volvo V40 T4

Performance

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 T4
126 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

121 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

118 m
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T4

▶ REPLAY
9.22 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.47 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
9.22 kg/bhp
8.47 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 T4

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 T4
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
53 mpg
46 mpg
Volvo V40 T4
44 mpg
city
36 mpg
60 mpg
motorway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
62 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
645 mi
Range
631 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
645 mi
631 mi
Volvo V40 T4
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).
115.6 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
100.4 kWh
115.6 kWh
Volvo V40 T4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
122 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 T4
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
446 kg
Maximum Payload
432 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
335 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1032 L