The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14) vs. Volvo V40 T2 (18 - 18)
€ 23,800
€ 24,900
€ 23,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,900
ⓘ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 3.6 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 2.6 inches taller than the Volvo V40 T2.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 T2
58.5
71.2
79.6
55.9
73.1
80.4
71.2 in
Width
73.1 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 T2
3124 lb
Curb Weight
3322 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb
Weight Difference:
198 lb
5.96 %
General
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 T2
16
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 T2
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
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Engine Code
B4204T38
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
138 hp
120 hp
Volvo V40 T2
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 T2
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 T2
121 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T2
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22.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.68 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
22.64 lb/hp
27.68 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 T2
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
44 mpg
40 mpg
Volvo V40 T2
34 mpg
city
30 mpg
51 mpg
highway
50 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
633 mi
Range
653 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
633 mi
653 mi
Volvo V40 T2
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).
111.8 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
111 kWh
111.8 kWh
Volvo V40 T2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 T2
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
866 lb
Maximum Payload
1010 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
