The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16) vs. Volvo V40 D2 Powershift (13 - 15)
€ 27,700
€ 27,300
€ 27,700
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 TSI BMT is 3.6 inches shorter, an inch wider and 2.6 inches taller than the Volvo V40 D2.
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
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 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 D2
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3364 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb
Weight Difference:
289 lb
8.59 %
General
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 D2
16
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 D2
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CUL*
Engine Code
D4162T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
217 hp
113 hp
Volvo V40 D2
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D2
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 D2
145 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D2
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14.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.77 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
14.17 lb/hp
29.77 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 D2
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
59 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
37 mpg
59 mpg
Volvo V40 D2
29 mpg
city
53 mpg
45 mpg
highway
62 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
542 mi
Range
808 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
542 mi
808 mi
Volvo V40 D2
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
82.2 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
119.4 kWh
82.2 kWh
Volvo V40 D2
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 D2
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
913 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
