The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14) vs. Volvo V40 D2 (18 - 18)
€ 22,100

€ 27,700

€ 22,100
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 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 D2.
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 D2
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 D2
3000 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb

Weight Difference:
428 lb
12.48 %

General
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 D2
16
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
104 hp
118 hp
Volvo V40 D2
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D2
Performance
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 D2
111 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D2
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28.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.05 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
28.85 lb/hp
29.05 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 D2
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
51 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
50 mpg
51 mpg
Volvo V40 D2
43 mpg
city
41 mpg
53 mpg
highway
59 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
727 mi
Range
541 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
727 mi
541 mi
Volvo V40 D2
Environmental Impact
96.7 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
96.7 kWh
94.6 kWh
Volvo V40 D2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 D2
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
858 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft








25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft