The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17) vs. Volvo V40 T3 (16 - 18)
€ 30,100
€ 26,800
€ 30,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,800
ⓘ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 T3.
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 T3
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 T3
3228 lb
Curb Weight
3408 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb
Weight Difference:
181 lb
5.31 %
General
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 T3
16
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 T3
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CUL*
Engine Code
B4204T37
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
150 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
217 hp
150 hp
Volvo V40 T3
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 T3
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 T3
142 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T3
▶ REPLAY
14.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.72 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
14.88 lb/hp
22.72 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 T3
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
36 mpg
42 mpg
Volvo V40 T3
28 mpg
city
32 mpg
43 mpg
highway
51 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
518 mi
Range
688 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
518 mi
688 mi
Volvo V40 T3
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).
106.1 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
125 kWh
106.1 kWh
Volvo V40 T3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Volvo V40 T3
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
