The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. Volvo V40 D2 (18 - 18)

€ 26,600
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 27,700
 Volvo V40 D2 (18 - 18) Volvo V40 D2
€ 26,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,700

ⓘ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 9.2 cm shorter, 4.9 cm narrower and 6.6 cm taller than the Volvo V40 D2.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 D2
1486
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
1808
2021
1420
Blueprint Volvo V40 D2 (18 - 18)
1857
2041
1808 mm
Width
1857 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2041 mm
1486 mm
Height
1420 mm
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
2537
4278
Blueprint Volvo V40 D2 (18 - 18)
2647
4370
4278 mm
Length
4370 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2647 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 D2
1445 kg
Kerb Weight
1555 kg
1900 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1980 kg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
110 kg
7.07 %
Volvo V40 D2 (18 - 18)

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
Drive
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
D4204T8
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1969 CC
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
118 bhp
at 3750 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 bhp
118 bhp
Volvo V40 D2
340 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 NM
at 1500 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
340 NM
280 NM
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
10.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

124 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

147 m
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D2

▶ REPLAY
9.76 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.18 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
9.76 kg/bhp
13.18 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 D2

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 D2
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
61 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
60 mpg
61 mpg
Volvo V40 D2
51 mpg
city
50 mpg
67 mpg
motorway
71 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
40 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
727 mi
Range
541 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
727 mi
541 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).
94.6 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
96.7 kWh
94.6 kWh
Volvo V40 D2
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
122 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
122 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 D2
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
455 kg
Maximum Payload
425 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
335 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1032 L