The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. Volvo V40 D2 (12 - 15)

€ 26,600
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 25,500
 Volvo V40 D2 (12 - 15) Volvo V40 D2
€ 26,600
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.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 D2
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
71.2
79.6
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D2 (12 - 15)
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
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint Volvo V40 D2 (12 - 15)
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
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3243 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
57 lb
1.76 %
Volvo V40 D2 (12 - 15)

General

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 D2
16
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 D2
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
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
113 hp
Volvo V40 D2
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D2

Performance

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 D2
124 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

541 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D2

▶ REPLAY
21.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.7 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
21.53 lb/hp
28.7 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 D2
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
64 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
50 mpg
64 mpg
Volvo V40 D2
43 mpg
city
57 mpg
56 mpg
highway
69 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
727 mi
Range
873 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
727 mi
873 mi
Volvo V40 D2
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
76.1 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
96.7 kWh
76.1 kWh
Volvo V40 D2
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
154 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 D2
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1003 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