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Volvo V40 · Facelift 2016 2.0 D3vsVolkswagen Beetle (A5) · Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Volvo V40 · Facelift 2016

2.0 D3

150 hp1969 ccDieselFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2016-2018
VS

Volkswagen Beetle (A5) · Facelift 2016

2.0 TDI

150 hp1968 ccDieselFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2016-2018

Comparison overview

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Volvo V40 Facelift 2016 2.0 D3

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    210 km/h
    130 mph
  • Most powerful
    150 hp
    112 kW
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    3.8 L/100 km
    61.9 mpg US
    74.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    4.4 L/100 km
    53.5 mpg US
    64.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    3.5 L/100 km
    67.2 mpg US
    80.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    99 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,632 km
    1,014 mi
  • Largest trunk
    335 L
  • Best overall score
    53/100
  • Best performance score
    44/100
  • Best economy score
    97/100
  • Best practicality score
    72/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D3VolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
Power
150hp112kW
150hp112kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
340Nm251lb-ft
Curb weight
1,486kg3,276lb
1,370kg3,020lb
Gross weight
1,980kg4,365lb
1,890kg4,167lb
Top speed
210 km/h
130 mph
200 km/h
124 mph
To 99% top speed
87.3s99% target: 208 km/h / 129 mph
Calculated
91.2s99% target: 198 km/h / 123 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.4s
8.9s
0-200 km/h
53.3s
Calculated
-
0-60 mph
7.9s
Calculated
8.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
3.8L/100 km61.9mpg US74.3mpg UK
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
3.5L/100 km67.2mpg US80.7mpg UK
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.1s
Calculated
16.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
101hp/t75kW/t46hp/1000 lb
Calculated
109hp/t82kW/t50hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
215Nm/t144lb-ft/ton
Calculated
248Nm/t166lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,632km1,014mi
Calculated
1,146km712mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,969cc120cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,369mm172in
4,288mm169in
Width
1,783mm70in
1,825mm72in
Height
1,439mm57in
1,488mm59in
Wheelbase
2,647mm104in
2,524mm99in
Front track
1,559mm61in
1,580mm62in
Rear track
1,546mm61in
1,556mm61in
Ground clearance
144mm6in
136mm5in
Trunk volume
335L
310L
Max trunk volume
1,500L
905L
Doors
5
3
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
62L
55L
CO2 emissions
99g/km
126g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Volvo V40 Facelift 2016 2.0 D3Volkswagen Beetle (A5) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDIPowerTorque
  • Volvo V40 Facelift 2016 2.0 D3: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Beetle (A5) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D33,750 rpm1,750-3,000 rpm4,000 rpm
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TDI3,500 rpm1,750-3,000 rpm3,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D3VolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.9 s
8.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.4 s
8.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
53.3 s
-
Top speed
210 km/h
130 mph
200 km/h
124 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.5 s
10.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.5 s
13.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.1 s
16.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
141 km/h
88 mph
136 km/h
85 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D3
150 hp
112 kW
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
150 hp
112 kW

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D3
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
340 Nm
251 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D3
1,486 kg
3,276 lb
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
1,370 kg
3,020 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D3
210 km/h
130 mph
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
200 km/h
124 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D38.4 s
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TDI8.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volvo V40 Facelift 2016 2.0 D3 and Volkswagen Beetle (A5) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI: 0.5 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D3
3.8 L/100 km
61.9 mpg US
74.3 mpg UK
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volvo V40 Facelift 2016 2.0 D3 and Volkswagen Beetle (A5) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI: 1.0 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D3
101 hp/t
75 kW/t
9.9 kg/hp
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
109 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D3
1,632 km
1,014 mi
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
1,146 km
712 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D3
150 hp
112 kW
8.4 s
210 km/h
130 mph
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
150 hp
112 kW
8.9 s
200 km/h
124 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D3
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.4 s
Top speed
210 km/h
130 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
335 L
11.8 cu ft
Length
4,369 mm
172.0 in
Height
1,439 mm
56.7 in
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.9 s
Top speed
200 km/h
124 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
310 L
10.9 cu ft
Length
4,288 mm
168.8 in
Height
1,488 mm
58.6 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D3
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.4 s
Top speed
210 km/h
130 mph
3.8 L/100 km
61.9 mpg US
74.3 mpg UK
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.9 s
Top speed
200 km/h
124 mph
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK

Volvo V40 Facelift 2016 2.0 D3 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D3
3.8 L/100 km
61.9 mpg US
74.3 mpg UK
8.4 s
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
8.9 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D3
101 hp/t
75 kW/t
9.9 kg/hp
3.8 L/100 km
61.9 mpg US
74.3 mpg UK
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
109 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 kg/hp
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D3VolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
340 Nm
251 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.4 s
8.9 s
Top speed
210 km/h
130 mph
200 km/h
124 mph
Lightness
1,486 kg
3,276 lb
1,370 kg
3,020 lb
Fuel consumption
3.8 L/100 km
61.9 mpg US
74.3 mpg UK
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
335 L
11.8 cu ft
Length
4,369 mm
172.0 in
Height
1,439 mm
56.7 in
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
310 L
10.9 cu ft
Length
4,288 mm
168.8 in
Height
1,488 mm
58.6 in
Range score
1,632 km
1,014 mi
1,146 km
712 mi
CO2 score
99 g/km
126 g/km
Trunk score
335 L
11.8 cu ft
310 L
10.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
101 hp/t
75 kW/t
9.9 kg/hp
109 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolvo V40 Facelift 2016 2.0 D3Volkswagen Beetle (A5) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI
Consumption3.8 L/100 km61.9 mpg US74.3 mpg UK4.8 L/100 km49 mpg US58.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km6.65 LC100 km8.40 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi10.70 LC100 mi13.52 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used570 L151 US gal125 UK gal720 L190 US gal158 UK gal
Annual fuel cost997.50 LC/year1,260 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volvo V40 Facelift 2016 2.0 D3

  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 486 km (302 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 25 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 27 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest

Volkswagen Beetle (A5) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI

  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Is 116 kg lighter
  • Has 9 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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