The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14) vs. Volvo V40 T3 (12 - 15)
€ 20,100
€ 25,000
€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000
ⓘ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 3.6 inches shorter, an inch wider and 2.6 inches taller than the Volvo V40 T3.
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 T3
3000 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
240 lb
7.41 %
General
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 T3
16
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 T3
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
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Engine Code
B4164T3
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5700 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
104 hp
148 hp
Volvo V40 T3
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 T3
Performance
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 T3
112 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T3
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28.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.9 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
28.85 lb/hp
21.9 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 T3
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
52 mpg
44 mpg
Volvo V40 T3
44 mpg
city
35 mpg
57 mpg
highway
52 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
759 mi
Range
727 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
759 mi
727 mi
Volvo V40 T3
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).
100.4 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
92.5 kWh
100.4 kWh
Volvo V40 T3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 T3
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
858 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
