The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D2 (15 - 16) vs. VW New Beetle 1.4 (05 - 10)
€ 25,900

€ 17,500

€ 25,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,500
ⓘ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 1.4.
Volvo V40 D2
VW New Beetle 1.4
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 1.4
3377 lb
Curb Weight
2771 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3638 lb

Weight Difference:
606 lb
17.94 %

General
Volvo V40 D2
VW New Beetle 1.4
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 1.4
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
D4204T8
Engine Code
*BCA*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
118 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
74 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V40 D2
118 hp
74 hp
VW New Beetle 1.4
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
93 lb‑ft
at 3300 rpm
Volvo V40 D2
207 lb‑ft
93 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.4
Performance
Volvo V40 D2
VW New Beetle 1.4
118 mph
Maximum Speed
100 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW New Beetle 1.4
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28.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
37.45 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2
28.62 lb/hp
37.45 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D2
VW New Beetle 1.4
Fuel Economy
65 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Volvo V40 D2
65 mpg
33 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.4
57 mpg
city
25 mpg
71 mpg
highway
41 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
1070 mi
Range
482 mi
Volvo V40 D2
1070 mi
482 mi
VW New Beetle 1.4
Environmental Impact
74 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).
134.5 kWh
Volvo V40 D2
74 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
151 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D2
VW New Beetle 1.4
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
855 lb
Maximum Payload
866 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft







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