The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. Volvo V40 D3 Geartronic (16 - 18)

€ 23,000
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 30,600
 Volvo V40 D3 Geartronic (16 - 18) Volvo V40 D3
€ 23,000
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 3.6 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 2.6 inches taller than the Volvo V40 D3.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 D3
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
71.2
79.6
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D3 Geartronic (16 - 18)
73.1
80.4
71.2 in
Width
73.1 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
58.5 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint Volvo V40 D3 Geartronic (16 - 18)
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 D3
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3477 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4398 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
401 lb
11.53 %
Volvo V40 D3 Geartronic (16 - 18)

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
7-speed dual clutch 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
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
108 hp
148 hp
Volvo V40 D3
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
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

502 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D3

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
62 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
56 mpg
62 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
50 mpg
city
53 mpg
59 mpg
highway
67 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
814 mi
Range
1014 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
814 mi
1014 mi
Volvo V40 D3
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).
78.2 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
86.4 kWh
78.2 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
179 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
163 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 D3
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
922 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft