The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13) vs. Volvo V40 T3 (12 - 15)
€ 27,500
€ 25,000
€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Beetle 2.0 TSI is 9.1 cm shorter, 2.5 cm wider and 6.6 cm taller than the Volvo V40 T3.
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Volvo V40 T3
1486
1808
2021
1420
1783
2041
1808 mm
Width
1783 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2041 mm
1486 mm
Height
1420 mm
2537
4278
2647
4369
4278 mm
Length
4369 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2647 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Volvo V40 T3
1439 kg
Kerb Weight
1470 kg
1850 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1910 kg
Weight Difference:
31 kg
2.11 %
General
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Volvo V40 T3
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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Volvo V40 T3
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*CPL*
Engine Code
B4164T3
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1596 CC
197 bhp
at 5100 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 5700 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
197 bhp
148 bhp
Volvo V40 T3
280 NM
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
240 NM
at 1600 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
280 NM
240 NM
Volvo V40 T3
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Volvo V40 T3
139 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
104 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
122 m
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T3
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7.3 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.93 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
7.3 kg/bhp
9.93 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 T3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Volvo V40 T3
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
53 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
37 mpg
53 mpg
Volvo V40 T3
27 mpg
city
42 mpg
46 mpg
motorway
63 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
62 L
444 mi
Range
727 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
444 mi
727 mi
Volvo V40 T3
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).
100.4 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
145.8 kWh
100.4 kWh
Volvo V40 T3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
179 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
124 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Volvo V40 T3
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
411 kg
Maximum Payload
440 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
335 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1032 L
