The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14) vs. Volvo V40 D3 (15 - 16)
€ 28,500
€ 27,400
€ 28,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,400
ⓘ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
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 D3
1439 kg
Kerb Weight
1561 kg
1850 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1980 kg
Weight Difference:
122 kg
7.82 %
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-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CPL*
Engine Code
D5204T6
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1969 CC
207 bhp
at 5300 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 3750 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
207 bhp
148 bhp
Volvo V40 D3
280 NM
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
280 NM
320 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
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
101 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
117 m
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D3
▶ REPLAY
6.95 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.55 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
6.95 kg/bhp
10.55 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
74 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
37 mpg
74 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
28 mpg
city
64 mpg
46 mpg
motorway
81 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
62 L
450 mi
Range
1014 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
450 mi
1014 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).
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).
78.2 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
144 kWh
78.2 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
176 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
99 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
419 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
335 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1032 L
