The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D3 (16 - 18) vs. VW New Beetle 2.0 (05 - 10)
€ 28,800
€ 19,700
€ 28,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,700
ⓘ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 D3 is 24.1 cm longer, 13.6 cm wider and 7.8 cm lower than the VW New Beetle 2.0.
Volvo V40 D3
VW New Beetle 2.0
1420
1857
2041
1498
1721
1897
1857 mm
Width
1721 mm
2041 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1897 mm
1420 mm
Height
1498 mm
2647
4370
2515
4129
4370 mm
Length
4129 mm
2647 mm
Wheelbase
2515 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 D3
VW New Beetle 2.0
1561 kg
Kerb Weight
1321 kg
1980 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1710 kg
Weight Difference:
240 kg
15.37 %
General
Volvo V40 D3
VW New Beetle 2.0
M
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D3
VW New Beetle 2.0
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
D5204T6
Engine Code
*AZJ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1969 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
148 bhp
at 3750 rpm
Power
113 bhp
at 5200 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
148 bhp
113 bhp
VW New Beetle 2.0
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
170 NM
at 2400 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
320 NM
170 NM
VW New Beetle 2.0
Performance
Volvo V40 D3
VW New Beetle 2.0
130 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
117 m
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
151 m
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 2.0
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10.55 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.69 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 D3
10.55 kg/bhp
11.69 kg/bhp
VW New Beetle 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D3
VW New Beetle 2.0
Fuel Economy
78 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
78 mpg
32 mpg
VW New Beetle 2.0
71 mpg
city
24 mpg
86 mpg
motorway
42 mpg
62 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
1070 mi
Range
393 mi
Volvo V40 D3
1070 mi
393 mi
VW New Beetle 2.0
Environmental Impact
74 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).
164.8 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
74 kWh
164.8 kWh
VW New Beetle 2.0
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
94 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
210 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D3
VW New Beetle 2.0
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
419 kg
Maximum Payload
389 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
214 L
1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
769 L
