The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. Volvo V40 T3 (12 - 15)
€ 26,600
€ 25,000
€ 26,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000
ⓘ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 T3.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 T3
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 T3
1445 kg
Kerb Weight
1470 kg
1900 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1910 kg
Weight Difference:
25 kg
1.7 %
General
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 T3
16
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
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 T3
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*CUU*
Engine Code
B4164T3
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1596 CC
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 5700 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 bhp
148 bhp
Volvo V40 T3
340 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
240 NM
at 1600 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
340 NM
240 NM
Volvo V40 T3
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 T3
124 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
124 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
122 m
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T3
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9.76 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.93 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
9.76 kg/bhp
9.93 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 T3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 T3
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
53 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
60 mpg
53 mpg
Volvo V40 T3
51 mpg
city
42 mpg
67 mpg
motorway
63 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
62 L
727 mi
Range
727 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
727 mi
727 mi
Volvo V40 T3
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).
100.4 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
96.7 kWh
100.4 kWh
Volvo V40 T3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
122 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
124 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 T3
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
455 kg
Maximum Payload
440 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
335 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1032 L
