The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16) vs. Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (16 - 18)
€ 27,700

€ 40,000

€ 27,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT is 9.2 cm shorter, 4.9 cm narrower and 6.6 cm taller than the Volvo V40 T5.
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 T5
1486
1808
2021
1420
1857
2041
1808 mm
Width
1857 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2041 mm
1486 mm
Height
1420 mm
2537
4278
2647
4370
4278 mm
Length
4370 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2647 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 T5
1395 kg
Kerb Weight
1582 kg
1840 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2000 kg

Weight Difference:
187 kg
11.82 %

General
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 T5
16
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 T5
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*CUL*
Engine Code
B4204T11
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1969 CC
217 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Power
242 bhp
at 5500 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
217 bhp
242 bhp
Volvo V40 T5
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
350 NM
350 NM
Volvo V40 T5
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 T5
145 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
93 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
88 m
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T5
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6.43 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.54 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
6.43 kg/bhp
6.54 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 T5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 T5
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
48 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
45 mpg
48 mpg
Volvo V40 T5
35 mpg
city
36 mpg
54 mpg
motorway
59 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
62 L
542 mi
Range
653 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
542 mi
653 mi
Volvo V40 T5
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).
111.8 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
119.4 kWh
111.8 kWh
Volvo V40 T5
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
146 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
137 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 T5
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
445 kg
Maximum Payload
418 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
335 L








905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1032 L