The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14) vs. Volvo V40 D4 (14 - 15)
€ 21,900
€ 29,900
€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,900
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI is 9.1 cm shorter, 2.5 cm wider and 6.6 cm taller than the Volvo V40 D4.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 D4
1486
1808
2021
1420
1783
2041
1808 mm
Width
1783 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2041 mm
1486 mm
Height
1420 mm
2537
4278
2647
4369
4278 mm
Length
4369 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2647 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 D4
1395 kg
Kerb Weight
1578 kg
1790 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2005 kg
Weight Difference:
183 kg
11.6 %
General
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 D4
16
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 D4
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
*CFF*
Engine Code
D4204T14
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1969 CC
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
187 bhp
at 4250 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
138 bhp
187 bhp
Volvo V40 D4
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
320 NM
400 NM
Volvo V40 D4
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 D4
123 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
103 m
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D4
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10.11 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.44 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
10.11 kg/bhp
8.44 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 D4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 D4
Fuel Economy
58 mpg
combined
74 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
58 mpg
74 mpg
Volvo V40 D4
45 mpg
city
67 mpg
67 mpg
motorway
78 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
62 L
697 mi
Range
1014 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
697 mi
1014 mi
Volvo V40 D4
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).
78.2 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
100.7 kWh
78.2 kWh
Volvo V40 D4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
129 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
99 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 D4
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
395 kg
Maximum Payload
427 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
335 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1032 L
