The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) vs. Volvo V40 T4 (12 - 15)

€ 31,600
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 27,300
 Volvo V40 T4 (12 - 15) Volvo V40 T4
€ 31,600
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 considerably. The VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT is 8.3 cm shorter, 3.8 cm wider and 8.2 cm taller than the Volvo V40 T4.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 T4
1502
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
1821
2021
1420
Blueprint Volvo V40 T4 (12 - 15)
1783
2041
1821 mm
Width
1783 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2041 mm
1502 mm
Height
1420 mm
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
2540
4286
Blueprint Volvo V40 T4 (12 - 15)
2647
4369
4286 mm
Length
4369 mm
2540 mm
Wheelbase
2647 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 T4
1504 kg
Kerb Weight
1470 kg
1880 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1910 kg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
34 kg
2.26 %
Volvo V40 T4 (12 - 15)

General

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 T4
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 T4
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
*CUU*
Engine Code
B4164T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1596 CC
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
178 bhp
at 5700 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 bhp
178 bhp
Volvo V40 T4
340 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
240 NM
at 1600 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
340 NM
240 NM
Volvo V40 T4

Performance

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 T4
123 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

128 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

107 m
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T4

▶ REPLAY
10.16 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.26 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
10.16 kg/bhp
8.26 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 T4

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 T4
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
51 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
59 mpg
51 mpg
Volvo V40 T4
50 mpg
city
40 mpg
64 mpg
motorway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
62 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
712 mi
Range
700 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
712 mi
700 mi
Volvo V40 T4
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).
104.1 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
98.8 kWh
104.1 kWh
Volvo V40 T4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
127 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
129 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Volvo V40 T4
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
376 kg
Maximum Payload
440 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
335 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1032 L