The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D2 Powershift (13 - 15) vs. VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10)
€ 27,300

€ 21,500

€ 27,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,500
ⓘ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 24 cm longer, 6.2 cm wider and 7.8 cm lower than the VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo.
Volvo V40 D2
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
1526 kg
Kerb Weight
1344 kg
1940 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1750 kg

Weight Difference:
182 kg
11.93 %

General
Volvo V40 D2
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
D4162T
Engine Code
*AWU*
4
Valves
5
4
Cylinders
4
1560 CC
Engine Capacity
1781 CC
113 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Volvo V40 D2
113 bhp
148 bhp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
270 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
220 NM
at 2000 rpm
Volvo V40 D2
270 NM
220 NM
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Performance
Volvo V40 D2
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
118 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
168 m
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
121 m
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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13.5 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.08 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 D2
13.5 kg/bhp
9.08 kg/bhp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D2
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy
71 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Volvo V40 D2
71 mpg
35 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
64 mpg
city
26 mpg
74 mpg
motorway
44 mpg
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
808 mi
Range
422 mi
Volvo V40 D2
808 mi
422 mi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
153.5 kWh
Volvo V40 D2
82.2 kWh
153.5 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
105 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
194 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D2
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
414 kg
Maximum Payload
406 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
214 L







1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
769 L