The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17) vs. Volvo V40 D3 Geartronic (18 - 18)
€ 30,100
€ 31,000
€ 30,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,000
ⓘ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 3.3 inches shorter, 1.4 inches narrower and 3.2 inches taller than the Volvo V40 D3.
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 D3
59.1
71.7
79.6
55.9
73.1
80.4
71.7 in
Width
73.1 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
59.1 in
Height
55.9 in
100
168.7
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
3477 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4398 lb
Weight Difference:
249 lb
7.16 %
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 automatic 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
127 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D3
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14.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.49 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
14.88 lb/hp
23.49 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
52 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
36 mpg
52 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
28 mpg
city
45 mpg
43 mpg
highway
59 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
518 mi
Range
856 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
518 mi
856 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).
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).
92.5 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
125 kWh
92.5 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
190 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
922 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
