The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14) vs. Volvo V40 D2 ECO (13 - 15)
€ 28,500
€ 25,500
€ 28,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,500
ⓘ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 3.6 inches shorter, an inch wider and 2.6 inches taller than the Volvo V40 D2 ECO.
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
58.5
71.2
79.6
55.9
70.2
80.4
71.2 in
Width
70.2 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 D2 ECO
3172 lb
Curb Weight
3243 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
71 lb
2.19 %
General
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CPL*
Engine Code
D4162T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
207 hp
113 hp
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
207 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
141 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
▶ REPLAY
15.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.7 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
15.32 lb/hp
28.7 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
69 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
31 mpg
69 mpg
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
23 mpg
city
62 mpg
39 mpg
highway
76 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
450 mi
Range
950 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
450 mi
950 mi
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Environmental Impact
144 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).
70 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
144 kWh
70 kWh
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
142 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
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
