The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14) vs. Volvo V40 D2 ECO (16 - 18)
€ 23,800
€ 26,200
€ 23,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,200
ⓘ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 is 9.2 cm shorter, 4.9 cm narrower and 6.6 cm taller than the Volvo V40 D2 ECO.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
1486
1808
2021
1420
1857
2041
1808 mm
Width
1857 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2041 mm
1486 mm
Height
1420 mm
2537
4278
2647
4370
4278 mm
Length
4370 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2647 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
1417 kg
Kerb Weight
1532 kg
1810 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1920 kg
Weight Difference:
115 kg
7.51 %
General
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
16
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CFF*
Engine Code
D4204T8
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1969 CC
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
118 bhp
at 3750 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
138 bhp
118 bhp
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 NM
at 1500 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
320 NM
280 NM
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
121 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
149 m
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
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10.27 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.98 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
10.27 kg/bhp
12.98 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
83 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
52 mpg
83 mpg
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
41 mpg
city
76 mpg
61 mpg
motorway
88 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
62 L
633 mi
Range
1133 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
633 mi
1133 mi
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Environmental Impact
111 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).
70 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
111 kWh
70 kWh
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
140 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
89 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
393 kg
Maximum Payload
388 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
335 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1032 L
