The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14) vs. Volvo V40 D3 (12 - 15)
€ 23,800
€ 27,000
€ 23,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘ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 D3.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 D3
1486
1808
2021
1420
1783
2041
1808 mm
Width
1783 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2041 mm
1486 mm
Height
1420 mm
2537
4278
2647
4369
4278 mm
Length
4369 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2647 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 D3
1417 kg
Kerb Weight
1569 kg
1810 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2020 kg
Weight Difference:
152 kg
9.69 %
General
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 D3
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 D3
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
*CFF*
Engine Code
D5204T6
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
138 bhp
148 bhp
Volvo V40 D3
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
320 NM
350 NM
Volvo V40 D3
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 D3
121 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
133 m
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D3
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10.27 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.6 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
10.27 kg/bhp
10.6 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
66 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
52 mpg
66 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
41 mpg
city
53 mpg
61 mpg
motorway
74 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
633 mi
Range
867 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
633 mi
867 mi
Volvo V40 D3
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).
88.5 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
111 kWh
88.5 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
140 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
114 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 D3
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
393 kg
Maximum Payload
451 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
335 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1032 L
