The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17) vs. Volvo V40 D3 (15 - 16)

€ 30,100
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 27,400
 Volvo V40 D3 (15 - 16) Volvo V40 D3
€ 30,100
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 considerably. The VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT is 3.3 inches shorter, 1.5 inches wider and 3.2 inches taller than the Volvo V40 D3.
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 D3
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
71.7
79.6
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D3 (15 - 16)
70.2
80.4
71.7 in
Width
70.2 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
59.1 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
100
168.7
Blueprint Volvo V40 D3 (15 - 16)
104.2
172
168.7 in
Length
172 in
100 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 D3
3228 lb
Curb Weight
3441 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4365 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
214 lb
6.22 %
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
142 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D3

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
62 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
36 mpg
62 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
28 mpg
city
53 mpg
43 mpg
highway
67 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
518 mi
Range
1014 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
518 mi
1014 mi
Volvo V40 D3
Environmental Impact
125 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
125 kWh
78.2 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
246 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
829 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