The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14) vs. Volvo V40 D4 Geartronic (12 - 14)
€ 21,900
€ 30,800
€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,800
ⓘ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 D4.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 D4
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 D4
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3512 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb
Weight Difference:
437 lb
12.44 %
General
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 D4
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 automatic transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 D4
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
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Engine Code
D5204T4
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
138 hp
175 hp
Volvo V40 D4
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D4
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 D4
123 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D4
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22.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.07 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
22.28 lb/hp
20.07 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 D4
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
45 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
48 mpg
45 mpg
Volvo V40 D4
37 mpg
city
34 mpg
56 mpg
highway
55 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
697 mi
Range
717 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
697 mi
717 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).
107 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
100.7 kWh
107 kWh
Volvo V40 D4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 D4
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
871 lb
Maximum Payload
985 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
