The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14) vs. Volvo V40 D3 (18 - 18)
€ 20,100
€ 29,200
€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,200
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI is 3.6 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 2.6 inches taller than the Volvo V40 D3.
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 D3
58.5
71.2
79.6
55.9
73.1
80.4
71.2 in
Width
73.1 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 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 D3
3000 lb
Curb Weight
3470 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
470 lb
13.54 %
General
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 D3
16
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 D3
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
D5204T6
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
104 hp
148 hp
Volvo V40 D3
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D3
Performance
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 D3
112 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D3
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28.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.45 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
28.85 lb/hp
23.45 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
51 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
52 mpg
51 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
44 mpg
city
41 mpg
57 mpg
highway
59 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
759 mi
Range
838 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
759 mi
838 mi
Volvo V40 D3
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).
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).
94.6 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
92.5 kWh
94.6 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 D3
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
858 lb
Maximum Payload
895 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
