The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14) vs. Volvo V40 T2 (13 - 15)

€ 21,900
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
€ 23,100
 Volvo V40 T2 (13 - 15) Volvo V40 T2
€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,100

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Beetle 1.4 TSI is 9.1 cm shorter, 2.5 cm wider and 6.6 cm taller than the Volvo V40 T2.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 T2
1486
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
1808
2021
1420
Blueprint Volvo V40 T2 (13 - 15)
1783
2041
1808 mm
Width
1783 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2041 mm
1486 mm
Height
1420 mm
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
2537
4278
Blueprint Volvo V40 T2 (13 - 15)
2647
4369
4278 mm
Length
4369 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2647 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 T2
1373 kg
Kerb Weight
1463 kg
1770 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1910 kg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
90 kg
6.15 %
Volvo V40 T2 (13 - 15)

General

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 T2
16
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
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 T2
Straight-four petrol engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
*CTH*
Engine Code
B4164T4
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1390 CC
Engine Capacity
1596 CC
158 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Power
118 bhp
at 4500 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
158 bhp
118 bhp
Volvo V40 T2
240 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
240 NM
at 1600 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
240 NM
240 NM
Volvo V40 T2

Performance

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 T2
129 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

115 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

138 m
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T2

▶ REPLAY
8.69 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.4 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
8.69 kg/bhp
12.4 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 T2

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 T2
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
53 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
46 mpg
53 mpg
Volvo V40 T2
37 mpg
city
42 mpg
53 mpg
motorway
63 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
62 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
551 mi
Range
727 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
551 mi
727 mi
Volvo V40 T2
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).
100.4 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
117.5 kWh
100.4 kWh
Volvo V40 T2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
143 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
124 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 T2
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
397 kg
Maximum Payload
447 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
335 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1032 L