The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16) vs. Volvo V40 D3 (15 - 16)

€ 27,700
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 27,400
 Volvo V40 D3 (15 - 16) Volvo V40 D3
€ 27,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,400

ⓘ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 D3.
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 D3
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16)
71.2
79.6
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D3 (15 - 16)
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
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint Volvo V40 D3 (15 - 16)
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 D3
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3441 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4365 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
366 lb
10.64 %
Volvo V40 D3 (15 - 16)

General

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 D3
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 manual transmission

Engine

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 D3
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CUL*
Engine Code
D5204T6
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
217 hp
148 hp
Volvo V40 D3
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D3

Performance

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 D3
145 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D3

▶ REPLAY
14.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.25 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
14.17 lb/hp
23.25 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
62 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
37 mpg
62 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
29 mpg
city
53 mpg
45 mpg
highway
67 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
542 mi
Range
1014 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
542 mi
1014 mi
Volvo V40 D3
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).
78.2 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
119.4 kWh
78.2 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 D3
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
924 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft