The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14) vs. Volvo V40 D3 (12 - 15)
€ 21,900
€ 27,000
€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI is 3.6 inches shorter, an inch wider and 2.6 inches taller than the Volvo V40 D3.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 D3
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 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 D3
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3459 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb
Weight Difference:
384 lb
11.1 %
General
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 D3
16
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 D3
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
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Engine Code
D5204T6
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
138 hp
148 hp
Volvo V40 D3
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D3
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 D3
123 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D3
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22.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.37 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
22.28 lb/hp
23.37 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
48 mpg
55 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
37 mpg
city
44 mpg
56 mpg
highway
62 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
697 mi
Range
867 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
697 mi
867 mi
Volvo V40 D3
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
88.5 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
100.7 kWh
88.5 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 D3
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
871 lb
Maximum Payload
994 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
