The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14) vs. Volvo V40 T3 (12 - 15)
€ 23,800
€ 25,000
€ 23,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000
ⓘ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 3.6 inches shorter, an inch wider and 2.6 inches taller than the Volvo V40 T3.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 T3
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 T3
3124 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
117 lb
3.61 %
General
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 T3
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 T3
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
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Engine Code
B4164T3
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5700 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
138 hp
148 hp
Volvo V40 T3
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 T3
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 T3
121 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T3
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22.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.9 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
22.64 lb/hp
21.9 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 T3
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
44 mpg
44 mpg
Volvo V40 T3
34 mpg
city
35 mpg
51 mpg
highway
52 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
633 mi
Range
727 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
633 mi
727 mi
Volvo V40 T3
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).
100.4 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
111 kWh
100.4 kWh
Volvo V40 T3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 T3
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
866 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
