The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17) vs. Volvo V40 D3 Geartronic (12 - 15)
€ 27,000
€ 28,800
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT is 8.3 cm shorter, 3.8 cm wider and 8.2 cm taller than the Volvo V40 D3.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 D3
1502
1821
2021
1420
1783
2041
1821 mm
Width
1783 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2041 mm
1502 mm
Height
1420 mm
2540
4286
2647
4369
4286 mm
Length
4369 mm
2540 mm
Wheelbase
2647 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 D3
1380 kg
Kerb Weight
1593 kg
1790 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2040 kg
Weight Difference:
213 kg
13.37 %
General
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 D3
16
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 D3
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
*CZD*
Engine Code
D5204T6
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1395 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 bhp
148 bhp
Volvo V40 D3
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
250 NM
350 NM
Volvo V40 D3
Performance
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 D3
124 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
122 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
129 m
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D3
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9.32 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.76 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
9.32 kg/bhp
10.76 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
54 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
50 mpg
54 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
41 mpg
city
41 mpg
56 mpg
motorway
66 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
600 mi
Range
717 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
600 mi
717 mi
Volvo V40 D3
Environmental Impact
108 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).
107 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
108 kWh
107 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
133 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
136 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 D3
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
410 kg
Maximum Payload
447 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
335 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1032 L
