The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. Volvo V40 D2 Powershift (13 - 15)
€ 26,600

€ 27,300

€ 26,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300
ⓘ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 9.1 cm shorter, 2.5 cm wider and 6.6 cm taller than the Volvo V40 D2.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 D2
1486
1808
2021
1420
1783
2041
1808 mm
Width
1783 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2041 mm
1486 mm
Height
1420 mm
2537
4278
2647
4369
4278 mm
Length
4369 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2647 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 D2
1445 kg
Kerb Weight
1526 kg
1900 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1940 kg

Weight Difference:
81 kg
5.31 %

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 dual clutch 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
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1560 CC
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
113 bhp
at 3600 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 bhp
113 bhp
Volvo V40 D2
340 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
270 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
340 NM
270 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
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
124 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
168 m
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D2
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9.76 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.5 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
9.76 kg/bhp
13.5 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 D2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 D2
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
71 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
60 mpg
71 mpg
Volvo V40 D2
51 mpg
city
64 mpg
67 mpg
motorway
74 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
727 mi
Range
808 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
727 mi
808 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).
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).
82.2 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
96.7 kWh
82.2 kWh
Volvo V40 D2
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
122 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
105 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
414 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
335 L








905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1032 L