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 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
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
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3364 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb
Weight Difference:
179 lb
5.32 %
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 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
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
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D2
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21.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.77 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
21.53 lb/hp
29.77 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 D2
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
59 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
50 mpg
59 mpg
Volvo V40 D2
43 mpg
city
53 mpg
56 mpg
highway
62 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
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
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 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
913 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
