The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D2 ECO Powershift (13 - 15) vs. VW New Beetle 1.6 (05 - 10)
€ 27,300
€ 18,700
€ 27,300
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 ECO is 24 cm longer, 6.2 cm wider and 7.8 cm lower than the VW New Beetle 1.6.
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
VW New Beetle 1.6
1420
1783
2041
1498
1721
1897
1783 mm
Width
1721 mm
2041 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1897 mm
1420 mm
Height
1498 mm
2647
4369
2515
4129
4369 mm
Length
4129 mm
2647 mm
Wheelbase
2515 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
VW New Beetle 1.6
1526 kg
Kerb Weight
1277 kg
1940 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1680 kg
Weight Difference:
249 kg
16.32 %
General
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
VW New Beetle 1.6
M
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
VW New Beetle 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
D4162T
Engine Code
*BFS*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1560 CC
Engine Capacity
1595 CC
113 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Power
101 bhp
at 5600 rpm
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
113 bhp
101 bhp
VW New Beetle 1.6
270 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 NM
at 3800 rpm
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
270 NM
148 NM
VW New Beetle 1.6
Performance
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
VW New Beetle 1.6
118 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
168 m
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
62 mph
62
mph
mph
161 m
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.6
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13.5 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.64 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
13.5 kg/bhp
12.64 kg/bhp
VW New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
VW New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy
72 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
72 mpg
38 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.6
64 mpg
city
27 mpg
78 mpg
motorway
48 mpg
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
828 mi
Range
455 mi
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
828 mi
455 mi
VW New Beetle 1.6
Environmental Impact
80.3 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 ECO
80.3 kWh
142.1 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
102 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
VW New Beetle 1.6
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
414 kg
Maximum Payload
403 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
214 L
1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
769 L
