The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14) vs. Volvo V40 T2 (16 - 17)
€ 21,900
€ 23,800
€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW Beetle 2.0 TDI is 9.2 cm shorter, 4.9 cm narrower and 6.6 cm taller than the Volvo V40 T2.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 T2
1486
1808
2021
1420
1857
2041
1808 mm
Width
1857 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2041 mm
1486 mm
Height
1420 mm
2537
4278
2647
4370
4278 mm
Length
4370 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2647 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 T2
1395 kg
Kerb Weight
1546 kg
1790 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1965 kg
Weight Difference:
151 kg
9.77 %
General
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 T2
16
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 T2
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
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Engine Code
B4204T38
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1969 CC
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
120 bhp
at 5000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
138 bhp
120 bhp
Volvo V40 T2
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
220 NM
at 1100 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
320 NM
220 NM
Volvo V40 T2
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 T2
123 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
136 m
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T2
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10.11 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.88 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
10.11 kg/bhp
12.88 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 T2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 T2
Fuel Economy
58 mpg
combined
51 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
58 mpg
51 mpg
Volvo V40 T2
45 mpg
city
39 mpg
67 mpg
motorway
63 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
62 L
697 mi
Range
700 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
697 mi
700 mi
Volvo V40 T2
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).
104.1 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
100.7 kWh
104.1 kWh
Volvo V40 T2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
129 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
127 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 T2
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
395 kg
Maximum Payload
419 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
335 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1032 L
