The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) vs. Volvo V40 D4 ECO Geartronic (14 - 15)

€ 28,900
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 31,800
 Volvo V40 D4 ECO Geartronic (14 - 15) Volvo V40 D4 ECO
€ 28,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,800

ⓘ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 3.3 inches shorter, 1.5 inches wider and 3.2 inches taller than the Volvo V40 D4 ECO.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
71.7
79.6
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 ECO Geartronic (14 - 15)
70.2
80.4
71.7 in
Width
70.2 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
59.1 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
100
168.7
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 ECO Geartronic (14 - 15)
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 D4 ECO
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4464 lb
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
485 lb
13.62 %
Volvo V40 D4 ECO Geartronic (14 - 15)

General

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 D4 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
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
*CZD*
Engine Code
D4204T14
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4250 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
187 hp
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D4 ECO

Performance

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
124 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D4 ECO

▶ REPLAY
20.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.04 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
20.78 lb/hp
19.04 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4 ECO

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
59 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
43 mpg
59 mpg
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
36 mpg
city
48 mpg
48 mpg
highway
67 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
963 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
621 mi
963 mi
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
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).
82.2 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
104.1 kWh
82.2 kWh
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
915 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft