The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D2 ECO (13 - 15) vs. VW New Beetle 1.4 (05 - 10)
€ 25,500
€ 17,500
€ 25,500
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 ECO is 9.4 inches longer, 2.4 inches wider and 3.1 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 1.4.
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
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 ECO
VW New Beetle 1.4
3243 lb
Curb Weight
2771 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3638 lb
Weight Difference:
472 lb
14.55 %
General
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
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 ECO
VW New Beetle 1.4
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
D4162T
Engine Code
*BCA*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
74 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
113 hp
74 hp
VW New Beetle 1.4
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
93 lb‑ft
at 3300 rpm
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
199 lb‑ft
93 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.4
Performance
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
VW New Beetle 1.4
118 mph
Maximum Speed
100 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
62 mph
62
mph
mph
666 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.4
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28.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
37.45 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
28.7 lb/hp
37.45 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
VW New Beetle 1.4
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
69 mpg
33 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.4
62 mpg
city
25 mpg
76 mpg
highway
41 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
950 mi
Range
482 mi
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
950 mi
482 mi
VW New Beetle 1.4
Environmental Impact
70 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 ECO
70 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
142 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
VW New Beetle 1.4
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
924 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
