The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D2 (15 - 16) vs. VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10)
€ 25,900
€ 20,100
€ 25,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,100
ⓘ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 1.9 TDI.
Volvo V40 D2
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
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 1.9 TDI
3377 lb
Curb Weight
3012 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb
Weight Difference:
366 lb
10.84 %
General
Volvo V40 D2
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
M
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D2
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
D4204T8
Engine Code
*BSW*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
118 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo V40 D2
118 hp
104 hp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Volvo V40 D2
207 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Performance
Volvo V40 D2
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
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28.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.96 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2
28.62 lb/hp
28.96 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D2
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy
65 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Volvo V40 D2
65 mpg
44 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
57 mpg
city
35 mpg
71 mpg
highway
51 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
1070 mi
Range
633 mi
Volvo V40 D2
1070 mi
633 mi
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
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).
111 kWh
Volvo V40 D2
74 kWh
111 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
151 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D2
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
855 lb
Maximum Payload
780 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
