The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14) vs. Volvo V40 D2 ECO (15 - 16)

€ 22,100
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14) VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
€ 25,900
 Volvo V40 D2 ECO (15 - 16) Volvo V40 D2 ECO
€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,900

ⓘ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 ECO.
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
1486
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
1808
2021
1420
Blueprint Volvo V40 D2 ECO (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 DSG (12 - 14)
2537
4278
Blueprint Volvo V40 D2 ECO (15 - 16)
2647
4369
4278 mm
Length
4369 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2647 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
1361 kg
Kerb Weight
1561 kg
1750 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1980 kg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
200 kg
12.81 %
Volvo V40 D2 ECO (15 - 16)

General

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

Engine

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
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 ECO
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 NM
at 1500 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
250 NM
280 NM
Volvo V40 D2 ECO

Performance

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
111 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

160 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

149 m
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D2 ECO

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
88 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
60 mpg
88 mpg
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
51 mpg
city
76 mpg
64 mpg
motorway
97 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
40 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
727 mi
Range
777 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
727 mi
777 mi
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
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).
65.8 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
96.7 kWh
65.8 kWh
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
124 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
82 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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