The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D3 (12 - 15) vs. VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 27,000
€ 22,200
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,200
ⓘ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 D3 is 9.4 inches longer, 2.4 inches wider and 3.1 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo.
Volvo V40 D3
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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 D3
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
3459 lb
Curb Weight
3014 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3902 lb
Weight Difference:
445 lb
12.86 %
General
Volvo V40 D3
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D3
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
D5204T6
Engine Code
*AWU*
4
Valves
5
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
148 hp
148 hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
258 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Performance
Volvo V40 D3
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
130 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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23.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.36 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D3
23.37 lb/hp
20.36 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D3
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
55 mpg
26 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
44 mpg
city
18 mpg
62 mpg
highway
34 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
867 mi
Range
380 mi
Volvo V40 D3
867 mi
380 mi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
170.4 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
88.5 kWh
170.4 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
348 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D3
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
994 lb
Maximum Payload
888 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
