The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D2 (12 - 15) vs. VW New Beetle 1.6 (05 - 10)
€ 25,500

€ 18,700

€ 25,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Volvo V40 D2 is 9.4 inches longer, 2.4 inches wider and 3.1 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 1.6.
Volvo V40 D2
VW New Beetle 1.6
55.9
70.2
80.4
59
67.8
74.7
70.2 in
Width
67.8 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.7 in
55.9 in
Height
59 in
104.2
172
99
162.6
172 in
Length
162.6 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
99 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 D2
VW New Beetle 1.6
3243 lb
Curb Weight
2815 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3704 lb

Weight Difference:
428 lb
13.2 %

General
Volvo V40 D2
VW New Beetle 1.6
M
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D2
VW New Beetle 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
D4162T
Engine Code
*BFS*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Volvo V40 D2
113 hp
101 hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Volvo V40 D2
199 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.6
Performance
Volvo V40 D2
VW New Beetle 1.6
118 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 1.6
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28.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.87 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2
28.7 lb/hp
27.87 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D2
VW New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Volvo V40 D2
64 mpg
31 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.6
57 mpg
city
23 mpg
69 mpg
highway
40 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
873 mi
Range
455 mi
Volvo V40 D2
873 mi
455 mi
VW New Beetle 1.6
Environmental Impact
76.1 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).
142.1 kWh
Volvo V40 D2
76.1 kWh
142.1 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
154 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D2
VW New Beetle 1.6
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
924 lb
Maximum Payload
888 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft







29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft