The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17) vs. Volvo V40 T2 (16 - 17)
€ 27,000
€ 23,800
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,800
ⓘ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 3.2 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 2.7 inches taller than the Volvo V40 T2.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 T2
58.6
71.9
79.6
55.9
73.1
80.4
71.9 in
Width
73.1 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
58.6 in
Height
55.9 in
99.4
168.8
104.2
172
168.8 in
Length
172 in
99.4 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 T2
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3408 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb
Weight Difference:
223 lb
6.54 %
General
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 T2
16
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 T2
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CUU*
Engine Code
B4204T38
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
120 hp
Volvo V40 T2
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1100 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 T2
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 T2
124 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T2
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21.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.4 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
21.53 lb/hp
28.4 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 T2
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
50 mpg
43 mpg
Volvo V40 T2
42 mpg
city
32 mpg
55 mpg
highway
52 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
727 mi
Range
700 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
727 mi
700 mi
Volvo V40 T2
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).
104.1 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
96.7 kWh
104.1 kWh
Volvo V40 T2
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 T2
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
981 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
