The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) vs. Volvo V40 T2 Geartronic (16 - 18)
€ 31,600
€ 25,600
€ 31,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600
ⓘ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 3.3 inches shorter, 1.4 inches narrower and 3.2 inches taller than the Volvo V40 T2.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 T2
59.1
71.7
79.6
55.9
73.1
80.4
71.7 in
Width
73.1 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
59.1 in
Height
55.9 in
100
168.7
104.2
172
168.7 in
Length
172 in
100 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 T2
3316 lb
Curb Weight
3426 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.21 %
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 automatic 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
B4154T5
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 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 1600 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
123 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T2
▶ REPLAY
22.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.55 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
22.41 lb/hp
28.55 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 T2
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
49 mpg
43 mpg
Volvo V40 T2
42 mpg
city
32 mpg
53 mpg
highway
52 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
712 mi
Range
700 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
712 mi
700 mi
Volvo V40 T2
Environmental Impact
98.8 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
98.8 kWh
104.1 kWh
Volvo V40 T2
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 T2
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
829 lb
Maximum Payload
906 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
