The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D2 ECO (16 - 18) vs. VW New Beetle 1.6 Tiptronic (07 - 10)
€ 26,200
€ 20,800
€ 26,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,800
ⓘ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 9.5 inches longer, 5.4 inches wider and 3.1 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 1.6.
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
VW New Beetle 1.6
55.9
73.1
80.4
59
67.8
74.7
73.1 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 1.6
3377 lb
Curb Weight
2886 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3770 lb
Weight Difference:
492 lb
14.57 %
General
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
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
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
VW New Beetle 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
D4204T8
Engine Code
*BFS*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
118 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
118 hp
101 hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
207 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.6
Performance
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
VW New Beetle 1.6
118 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.6
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28.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.57 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
28.62 lb/hp
28.57 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
VW New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
69 mpg
30 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.6
64 mpg
city
21 mpg
74 mpg
highway
39 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
1133 mi
Range
432 mi
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
1133 mi
432 mi
VW New Beetle 1.6
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).
149.7 kWh
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
70 kWh
149.7 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
VW New Beetle 1.6
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
855 lb
Maximum Payload
884 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
