The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17) vs. Volvo V40 T3 (16 - 18)

€ 24,500
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 26,800
 Volvo V40 T3 (16 - 18) Volvo V40 T3
€ 24,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,800

ⓘ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 8.2 cm shorter, 3.2 cm narrower and 6.8 cm taller than the Volvo V40 T3.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 T3
1488
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
1825
2021
1420
Blueprint Volvo V40 T3 (16 - 18)
1857
2041
1825 mm
Width
1857 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2041 mm
1488 mm
Height
1420 mm
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
2524
4288
Blueprint Volvo V40 T3 (16 - 18)
2647
4370
4288 mm
Length
4370 mm
2524 mm
Wheelbase
2647 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 T3
1363 kg
Kerb Weight
1546 kg
1800 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1965 kg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
183 kg
11.84 %
Volvo V40 T3 (16 - 18)

General

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 T3
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 manual transmission

Engine

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 T3
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
*CZD*
Engine Code
B4204T37
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1395 CC
Engine Capacity
1969 CC
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
150 bhp
at 5000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 bhp
150 bhp
Volvo V40 T3
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1300 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
250 NM
250 NM
Volvo V40 T3

Performance

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 T3
126 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

121 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

124 m
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T3

▶ REPLAY
9.21 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.31 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
9.21 kg/bhp
10.31 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 T3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 T3
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
52 mpg
50 mpg
Volvo V40 T3
43 mpg
city
39 mpg
59 mpg
motorway
61 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
62 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
633 mi
Range
688 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
633 mi
688 mi
Volvo V40 T3
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).
106.1 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
102.4 kWh
106.1 kWh
Volvo V40 T3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
124 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
127 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 T3
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
437 kg
Maximum Payload
419 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
335 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1032 L