The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13) vs. Volvo V40 D4 Geartronic (16 - 18)
€ 27,500
€ 34,200
€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,200
ⓘ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 is 3.6 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 2.6 inches taller than the Volvo V40 D4.
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Volvo V40 D4
58.5
71.2
79.6
55.9
73.1
80.4
71.2 in
Width
73.1 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
58.5 in
Height
55.9 in
99.9
168.4
104.2
172
168.4 in
Length
172 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Volvo V40 D4
3172 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4464 lb
Weight Difference:
388 lb
10.9 %
General
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Volvo V40 D4
16
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Volvo V40 D4
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
*CPL*
Engine Code
D4204T14
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4250 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
197 hp
187 hp
Volvo V40 D4
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
207 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D4
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Volvo V40 D4
139 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D4
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16.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.04 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
16.1 lb/hp
19.04 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Volvo V40 D4
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
56 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
31 mpg
56 mpg
Volvo V40 D4
23 mpg
city
47 mpg
39 mpg
highway
64 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
444 mi
Range
917 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
444 mi
917 mi
Volvo V40 D4
Environmental Impact
145.8 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).
86.4 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
145.8 kWh
86.4 kWh
Volvo V40 D4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Volvo V40 D4
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
906 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
