The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17) vs. Volvo V40 D2 ECO Powershift (13 - 15)

€ 24,500
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 27,300
Volvo V40 D2 ECO Powershift (13 - 15) Volvo V40 D2 ECO
€ 24,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300

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 3.2 inches shorter, 1.7 inches wider and 2.7 inches taller than the Volvo V40 D2 ECO.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
71.9
79.6
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D2 ECO Powershift (13 - 15)
70.2
80.4
71.9 in
Width
70.2 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
58.6 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
99.4
168.8
Blueprint Volvo V40 D2 ECO Powershift (13 - 15)
104.2
172
168.8 in
Length
172 in
99.4 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
3005 lb
Curb Weight
3364 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4277 lb
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
359 lb
10.67 %
Volvo V40 D2 ECO Powershift (13 - 15)

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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch 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
D4162T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
113 hp
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
199 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
12.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

551 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D2 ECO

 REPLAY
20.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.77 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
20.3 lb/hp
29.77 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2 ECO

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
60 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
44 mpg
60 mpg
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
36 mpg
city
53 mpg
49 mpg
highway
65 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
633 mi
Range
828 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
633 mi
828 mi
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Environmental Impact
102.4 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).
80.3 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
102.4 kWh
80.3 kWh
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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