The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14) vs. Volvo V40 T3 Geartronic (15 - 16)
€ 21,900
€ 27,200
€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ 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 T3.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 T3
1486
1808
2021
1420
1783
2041
1808 mm
Width
1783 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2041 mm
1486 mm
Height
1420 mm
2537
4278
2647
4369
4278 mm
Length
4369 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2647 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 T3
1373 kg
Kerb Weight
1554 kg
1770 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1965 kg
Weight Difference:
181 kg
11.65 %
General
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 T3
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 automatic transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 T3
Straight-four petrol engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*CTH*
Engine Code
B4154T4
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1390 CC
Engine Capacity
1498 CC
158 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Power
150 bhp
at 5000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
158 bhp
150 bhp
Volvo V40 T3
240 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1700 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
240 NM
250 NM
Volvo V40 T3
Performance
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 T3
129 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
115 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
115 m
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T3
▶ REPLAY
8.69 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.36 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
8.69 kg/bhp
10.36 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 T3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 T3
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
51 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
46 mpg
51 mpg
Volvo V40 T3
37 mpg
city
39 mpg
53 mpg
motorway
63 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
62 L
551 mi
Range
700 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
551 mi
700 mi
Volvo V40 T3
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).
104.1 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
117.5 kWh
104.1 kWh
Volvo V40 T3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
143 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
129 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 T3
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
397 kg
Maximum Payload
411 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
335 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1032 L
