The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14) vs. Volvo V40 D2 ECO Powershift (13 - 15)
€ 22,100
€ 27,300
€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300
ⓘ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 D2 ECO.
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
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 D2 ECO
3000 lb
Curb Weight
3364 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb
Weight Difference:
364 lb
10.82 %
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
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch 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
D4162T
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
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
104 hp
113 hp
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
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
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
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28.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.77 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
28.85 lb/hp
29.77 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
60 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
50 mpg
60 mpg
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
43 mpg
city
53 mpg
53 mpg
highway
65 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
727 mi
Range
828 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
727 mi
828 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).
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).
80.3 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
96.7 kWh
80.3 kWh
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
858 lb
Maximum Payload
913 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
