The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. Volvo V40 D2 ECO (13 - 15)
€ 23,000
€ 25,500
€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,500
ⓘ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 3.6 inches shorter, an inch wider and 2.6 inches taller than the Volvo V40 D2 ECO.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
58.5
71.2
79.6
55.9
70.2
80.4
71.2 in
Width
70.2 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
58.5 in
Height
55.9 in
99.9
168.4
104.2
172
168.4 in
Length
172 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3243 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
168 lb
5.18 %
General
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
16
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CUU*
Engine Code
D4162T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
108 hp
113 hp
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
113 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
▶ REPLAY
28.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.7 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
28.47 lb/hp
28.7 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
69 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
56 mpg
69 mpg
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
50 mpg
city
62 mpg
59 mpg
highway
76 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
814 mi
Range
950 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
814 mi
950 mi
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
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).
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).
70 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
86.4 kWh
70 kWh
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
179 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
142 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
924 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
