The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (11 - 13) vs. Volvo V40 T4 Geartronic (16 - 18)
€ 27,500
€ 31,100
€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,100
ⓘ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 T4.
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Volvo V40 T4
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 T4
3172 lb
Curb Weight
3430 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4354 lb
Weight Difference:
258 lb
7.52 %
General
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Volvo V40 T4
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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Volvo V40 T4
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CPL*
Engine Code
B4204T19
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 4700 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
197 hp
187 hp
Volvo V40 T4
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
207 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 T4
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Volvo V40 T4
139 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T4
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16.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.34 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
16.1 lb/hp
18.34 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Volvo V40 T4
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
31 mpg
43 mpg
Volvo V40 T4
23 mpg
city
33 mpg
39 mpg
highway
51 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
444 mi
Range
700 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
444 mi
700 mi
Volvo V40 T4
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).
104.1 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
145.8 kWh
104.1 kWh
Volvo V40 T4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Volvo V40 T4
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
906 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
