The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14) vs. Volvo V40 D2 Geartronic (15 - 16)

€ 20,100
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14) VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
€ 27,700
 Volvo V40 D2 Geartronic (15 - 16) Volvo V40 D2
€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,700

ⓘ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 1.6 TDI is 9.1 cm shorter, 2.5 cm wider and 6.6 cm taller than the Volvo V40 D2.
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 D2
1486
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14)
1808
2021
1420
Blueprint Volvo V40 D2 Geartronic (15 - 16)
1783
2041
1808 mm
Width
1783 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2041 mm
1486 mm
Height
1420 mm
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14)
2537
4278
Blueprint Volvo V40 D2 Geartronic (15 - 16)
2647
4369
4278 mm
Length
4369 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2647 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 D2
1361 kg
Kerb Weight
1577 kg
1750 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1995 kg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14)
Weight Difference:
216 kg
13.7 %
Volvo V40 D2 Geartronic (15 - 16)

General

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 D2
16
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 D2
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAY*
Engine Code
D4204T8
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1969 CC
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
118 bhp
at 3750 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
104 bhp
118 bhp
Volvo V40 D2
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 NM
at 1500 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
250 NM
280 NM
Volvo V40 D2

Performance

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 D2
112 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

160 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

146 m
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D2

▶ REPLAY
13.09 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.36 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
13.09 kg/bhp
13.36 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 D2

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 D2
Fuel Economy
63 mpg
combined
74 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
63 mpg
74 mpg
Volvo V40 D2
52 mpg
city
64 mpg
69 mpg
motorway
83 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
62 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
759 mi
Range
1014 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
759 mi
1014 mi
Volvo V40 D2
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
78.2 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
92.5 kWh
78.2 kWh
Volvo V40 D2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
101 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 D2
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
389 kg
Maximum Payload
418 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
335 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1032 L