The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14) vs. Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (16 - 18)

€ 22,100
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14) VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
€ 40,000
 Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (16 - 18) Volvo V40 T5
€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,000

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW Beetle 1.6 TDI is 9.2 cm shorter, 4.9 cm narrower and 6.6 cm taller than the Volvo V40 T5.
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 T5
1486
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
1808
2021
1420
Blueprint Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (16 - 18)
1857
2041
1808 mm
Width
1857 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 T5 Geartronic (16 - 18)
2647
4370
4278 mm
Length
4370 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2647 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 T5
1361 kg
Kerb Weight
1582 kg
1750 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2000 kg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
221 kg
13.97 %
Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (16 - 18)

General

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 T5
16
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 T5
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAY*
Engine Code
B4204T11
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1969 CC
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
242 bhp
at 5500 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
104 bhp
242 bhp
Volvo V40 T5
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
250 NM
350 NM
Volvo V40 T5

Performance

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 T5
111 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

160 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

88 m
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T5

▶ REPLAY
13.09 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.54 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
13.09 kg/bhp
6.54 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 T5

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 T5
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
48 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
60 mpg
48 mpg
Volvo V40 T5
51 mpg
city
36 mpg
64 mpg
motorway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
62 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
727 mi
Range
653 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
727 mi
653 mi
Volvo V40 T5
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).
111.8 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
96.7 kWh
111.8 kWh
Volvo V40 T5
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
124 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
137 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 T5
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
389 kg
Maximum Payload
418 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
335 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1032 L