The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17) vs. Volvo V40 T3 (16 - 18)
€ 25,100
€ 26,800
€ 25,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,800
ⓘ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 BMT is 8.2 cm shorter, 3.2 cm narrower and 6.8 cm taller than the Volvo V40 T3.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 T3
1488
1825
2021
1420
1857
2041
1825 mm
Width
1857 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2041 mm
1488 mm
Height
1420 mm
2524
4288
2647
4370
4288 mm
Length
4370 mm
2524 mm
Wheelbase
2647 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 T3
1421 kg
Kerb Weight
1546 kg
1870 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1965 kg
Weight Difference:
125 kg
8.09 %
General
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 T3
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 BMT
Volvo V40 T3
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*CUU*
Engine Code
B4204T37
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1969 CC
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
150 bhp
at 5000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 bhp
150 bhp
Volvo V40 T3
340 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1300 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
340 NM
250 NM
Volvo V40 T3
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 T3
126 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
124 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
124 m
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T3
▶ REPLAY
9.6 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.31 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
9.6 kg/bhp
10.31 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 T3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 T3
Fuel Economy
63 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
63 mpg
50 mpg
Volvo V40 T3
53 mpg
city
39 mpg
71 mpg
motorway
61 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
62 L
759 mi
Range
688 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
759 mi
688 mi
Volvo V40 T3
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).
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).
106.1 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
92.5 kWh
106.1 kWh
Volvo V40 T3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
117 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
127 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 T3
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
449 kg
Maximum Payload
419 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
335 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1032 L
