The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) vs. Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (12 - 14)
€ 28,900
€ 33,000
€ 28,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,000
ⓘ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, 1.5 inches wider and 3.2 inches taller than the Volvo V40 T5.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 T5
59.1
71.7
79.6
55.9
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
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 T5
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
386 lb
11.15 %
General
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 T5
16
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 T5
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CZD*
Engine Code
B5254T12
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
251 hp
at 5400 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
251 hp
Volvo V40 T5
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 T5
Performance
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 T5
124 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T5
▶ REPLAY
20.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.79 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
20.78 lb/hp
13.79 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 T5
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
30 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
43 mpg
30 mpg
Volvo V40 T5
36 mpg
city
21 mpg
48 mpg
highway
39 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
621 mi
Range
488 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
621 mi
488 mi
Volvo V40 T5
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).
149.7 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
104.1 kWh
149.7 kWh
Volvo V40 T5
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 T5
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
915 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
