The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) vs. Volvo V40 D2 Geartronic (16 - 17)
€ 28,900
€ 28,000
€ 28,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,000
ⓘ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 3.3 inches shorter, 1.4 inches narrower and 3.2 inches taller than the Volvo V40 D2.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 D2
59.1
71.7
79.6
55.9
73.1
80.4
71.7 in
Width
73.1 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
59.1 in
Height
55.9 in
100
168.7
104.2
172
168.7 in
Length
172 in
100 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 D2
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3477 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4398 lb
Weight Difference:
401 lb
11.53 %
General
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 D2
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 automatic transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 D2
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CZD*
Engine Code
D4204T8
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
118 hp
Volvo V40 D2
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D2
Performance
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 D2
124 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D2
▶ REPLAY
20.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.47 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
20.78 lb/hp
29.47 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 D2
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
62 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
43 mpg
62 mpg
Volvo V40 D2
36 mpg
city
53 mpg
48 mpg
highway
67 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
621 mi
Range
1014 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
621 mi
1014 mi
Volvo V40 D2
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
78.2 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
104.1 kWh
78.2 kWh
Volvo V40 D2
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
163 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 D2
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
915 lb
Maximum Payload
922 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
