The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17) vs. Volvo V40 T4 (12 - 15)

€ 21,400
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 27,300
 Volvo V40 T4 (12 - 15) Volvo V40 T4
€ 21,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300

ⓘ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 BMT is 3.2 inches shorter, 1.7 inches wider and 2.7 inches taller than the Volvo V40 T4.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 T4
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)
71.9
79.6
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 T4 (12 - 15)
70.2
80.4
71.9 in
Width
70.2 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
58.6 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)
99.4
168.8
Blueprint Volvo V40 T4 (12 - 15)
104.2
172
168.8 in
Length
172 in
99.4 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 T4
3071 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4211 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
170 lb
5.25 %
Volvo V40 T4 (12 - 15)

General

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 T4
16
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 T4
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CUU*
Engine Code
B4164T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5700 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
108 hp
178 hp
Volvo V40 T4
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 T4

Performance

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 T4
113 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T4

▶ REPLAY
28.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.21 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
28.44 lb/hp
18.21 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T4

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 T4
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
56 mpg
43 mpg
Volvo V40 T4
48 mpg
city
34 mpg
62 mpg
highway
50 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
814 mi
Range
700 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
814 mi
700 mi
Volvo V40 T4
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
104.1 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
86.4 kWh
104.1 kWh
Volvo V40 T4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 T4
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1030 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft