The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 16) vs. Volvo V40 D3 Geartronic (16 - 18)
€ 21,100

€ 30,600

€ 21,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,600
ⓘ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 BMT is 9.2 cm shorter, 4.9 cm narrower and 6.6 cm taller than the Volvo V40 D3.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 D3
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 BMT
Volvo V40 D3
1380 kg
Kerb Weight
1577 kg
1840 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1995 kg

Weight Difference:
197 kg
12.49 %

General
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 D3
16
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 D3
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CUU*
Engine Code
D5204T6
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1969 CC
108 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 3750 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
108 bhp
148 bhp
Volvo V40 D3
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
250 NM
320 NM
Volvo V40 D3
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 D3
113 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
153 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
117 m
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D3
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12.78 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.66 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
12.78 kg/bhp
10.66 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
74 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
69 mpg
74 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
60 mpg
city
64 mpg
76 mpg
motorway
81 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
62 L
833 mi
Range
1014 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
833 mi
1014 mi
Volvo V40 D3
Environmental Impact
84.3 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 BMT
84.3 kWh
78.2 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
107 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
101 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 D3
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
460 kg
Maximum Payload
418 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
335 L








905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1032 L