The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14) vs. Volvo V40 D3 (12 - 15)

€ 28,500
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
€ 27,000
 Volvo V40 D3 (12 - 15) Volvo V40 D3
€ 28,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000

ⓘ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 D3.
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Volvo V40 D3
1486
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14)
1808
2021
1420
Blueprint Volvo V40 D3 (12 - 15)
1783
2041
1808 mm
Width
1783 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2041 mm
1486 mm
Height
1420 mm
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14)
2537
4278
Blueprint Volvo V40 D3 (12 - 15)
2647
4369
4278 mm
Length
4369 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2647 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Volvo V40 D3
1439 kg
Kerb Weight
1569 kg
1850 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2020 kg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
130 kg
8.29 %
Volvo V40 D3 (12 - 15)

General

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Volvo V40 D3
16
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 D3
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CPL*
Engine Code
D5204T6
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
207 bhp
at 5300 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
207 bhp
148 bhp
Volvo V40 D3
280 NM
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
280 NM
350 NM
Volvo V40 D3

Performance

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Volvo V40 D3
141 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

101 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

133 m
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D3

▶ REPLAY
6.95 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.6 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
6.95 kg/bhp
10.6 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 D3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
66 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
37 mpg
66 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
28 mpg
city
53 mpg
46 mpg
motorway
74 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
450 mi
Range
867 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
450 mi
867 mi
Volvo V40 D3
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).
88.5 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
144 kWh
88.5 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
176 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
114 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Volvo V40 D3
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
411 kg
Maximum Payload
451 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
335 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1032 L