The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17) vs. Volvo V40 D3 (12 - 15)

€ 25,100
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 27,000
 Volvo V40 D3 (12 - 15) Volvo V40 D3
€ 25,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000

ⓘ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 D3.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 D3
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)
71.9
79.6
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D3 (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 D3 (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 D3
3133 lb
Curb Weight
3459 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4453 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
326 lb
9.42 %
Volvo V40 D3 (12 - 15)

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
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 D3
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CUU*
Engine Code
D5204T6
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
148 hp
Volvo V40 D3
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D3

Performance

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 D3
126 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D3

▶ REPLAY
21.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.37 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
21.17 lb/hp
23.37 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
52 mpg
55 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
44 mpg
city
44 mpg
59 mpg
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
759 mi
Range
867 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
759 mi
867 mi
Volvo V40 D3
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
88.5 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
92.5 kWh
88.5 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 D3
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
990 lb
Maximum Payload
994 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft