The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14) vs. Volvo V40 D2 Powershift (13 - 15)

€ 23,800
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
€ 27,300
 Volvo V40 D2 Powershift (13 - 15) Volvo V40 D2
€ 23,800
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 slightly. The VW Beetle 2.0 TDI is 9.1 cm shorter, 2.5 cm wider and 6.6 cm taller than the Volvo V40 D2.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 D2
1486
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
1808
2021
1420
Blueprint Volvo V40 D2 Powershift (13 - 15)
1783
2041
1808 mm
Width
1783 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2041 mm
1486 mm
Height
1420 mm
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
2537
4278
Blueprint Volvo V40 D2 Powershift (13 - 15)
2647
4369
4278 mm
Length
4369 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2647 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 D2
1417 kg
Kerb Weight
1526 kg
1810 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1940 kg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
109 kg
7.14 %
Volvo V40 D2 Powershift (13 - 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
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 D2
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CFF*
Engine Code
D4162T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1560 CC
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
113 bhp
at 3600 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
138 bhp
113 bhp
Volvo V40 D2
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
270 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
320 NM
270 NM
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
12.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

131 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

168 m
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D2

▶ REPLAY
10.27 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.5 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
10.27 kg/bhp
13.5 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 D2

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 D2
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
71 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
52 mpg
71 mpg
Volvo V40 D2
41 mpg
city
64 mpg
61 mpg
motorway
74 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
633 mi
Range
808 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
633 mi
808 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).
82.2 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
111 kWh
82.2 kWh
Volvo V40 D2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
140 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
105 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 D2
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
393 kg
Maximum Payload
414 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
335 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1032 L