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 3.6 inches shorter, an inch wider and 2.6 inches taller than the Volvo V40 T3.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 T3
58.5
71.2
79.6
55.9
70.2
80.4
71.2 in
Width
70.2 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
58.5 in
Height
55.9 in
99.9
168.4
104.2
172
168.4 in
Length
172 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 T3
3027 lb
Curb Weight
3426 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb
Weight Difference:
399 lb
11.65 %
General
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 T3
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
Volvo V40 T3
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CTH*
Engine Code
B4154T4
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
150 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
158 hp
150 hp
Volvo V40 T3
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
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
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T3
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19.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.84 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
19.16 lb/hp
22.84 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 T3
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
38 mpg
43 mpg
Volvo V40 T3
31 mpg
city
32 mpg
44 mpg
highway
52 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
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)
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 T3
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
875 lb
Maximum Payload
906 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
