The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14) vs. Volvo V40 D2 (16 - 17)
€ 21,900
€ 26,200
€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,200
ⓘ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 is 9.2 cm shorter, 4.9 cm narrower and 6.6 cm taller than the Volvo V40 D2.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 D2
1486
1808
2021
1420
1857
2041
1808 mm
Width
1857 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2041 mm
1486 mm
Height
1420 mm
2537
4278
2647
4370
4278 mm
Length
4370 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2647 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 D2
1373 kg
Kerb Weight
1532 kg
1770 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1920 kg
Weight Difference:
159 kg
10.38 %
General
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 D2
16
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 D2
Straight-four petrol engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CTH*
Engine Code
D4204T8
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1390 CC
Engine Capacity
1969 CC
158 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Power
118 bhp
at 3750 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
158 bhp
118 bhp
Volvo V40 D2
240 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 NM
at 1500 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
240 NM
280 NM
Volvo V40 D2
Performance
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 D2
129 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
115 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
146 m
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D2
▶ REPLAY
8.69 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.98 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
8.69 kg/bhp
12.98 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 D2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 D2
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
78 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
46 mpg
78 mpg
Volvo V40 D2
37 mpg
city
71 mpg
53 mpg
motorway
86 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
62 L
551 mi
Range
1070 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
551 mi
1070 mi
Volvo V40 D2
Environmental Impact
117.5 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).
74 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
117.5 kWh
74 kWh
Volvo V40 D2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
143 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
94 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 D2
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
397 kg
Maximum Payload
388 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
335 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1032 L
