The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14) vs. Volvo V40 D4 ECO (14 - 15)

€ 28,500
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
€ 29,900
 Volvo V40 D4 ECO (14 - 15) Volvo V40 D4 ECO
€ 28,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,900

ⓘ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 D4 ECO.
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14)
71.2
79.6
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 ECO (14 - 15)
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
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 ECO (14 - 15)
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 D4 ECO
3172 lb
Curb Weight
3479 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4420 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
306 lb
8.8 %
Volvo V40 D4 ECO (14 - 15)

General

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Volvo V40 D4 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 D4 ECO
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
*CPL*
Engine Code
D4204T14
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4250 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
207 hp
187 hp
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
207 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D4 ECO

Performance

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
141 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D4 ECO

▶ REPLAY
15.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.6 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
15.32 lb/hp
18.6 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4 ECO

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
71 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
31 mpg
71 mpg
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
23 mpg
city
62 mpg
39 mpg
highway
78 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
450 mi
Range
1168 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
450 mi
1168 mi
Volvo V40 D4 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).
67.9 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
144 kWh
67.9 kWh
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
137 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
906 lb
Maximum Payload
941 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft