The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14) vs. Volvo V40 D2 Geartronic (15 - 16)
€ 23,800
€ 27,700
€ 23,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,700
ⓘ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 is 3.6 inches shorter, an inch wider and 2.6 inches taller than the Volvo V40 D2.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 D2
58.5
71.2
79.6
55.9
70.2
80.4
71.2 in
Width
70.2 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
58.5 in
Height
55.9 in
99.9
168.4
104.2
172
168.4 in
Length
172 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 D2
3124 lb
Curb Weight
3477 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4398 lb
Weight Difference:
353 lb
10.15 %
General
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 D2
16
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 D2
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
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Engine Code
D4204T8
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
138 hp
118 hp
Volvo V40 D2
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D2
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 D2
121 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D2
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22.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.47 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
22.64 lb/hp
29.47 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 D2
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
62 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
44 mpg
62 mpg
Volvo V40 D2
34 mpg
city
53 mpg
51 mpg
highway
69 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
633 mi
Range
1014 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
633 mi
1014 mi
Volvo V40 D2
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).
78.2 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
111 kWh
78.2 kWh
Volvo V40 D2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
163 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 D2
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
866 lb
Maximum Payload
922 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
