The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D4 (12 - 14) vs. VW New Beetle 2.0 Tiptronic (07 - 10)
€ 29,000
€ 21,700
€ 29,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,700
ⓘ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 D4 is 9.4 inches longer, 2.4 inches wider and 3.1 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 2.0.
Volvo V40 D4
VW New Beetle 2.0
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 D4
VW New Beetle 2.0
3459 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3814 lb
Weight Difference:
472 lb
13.65 %
General
Volvo V40 D4
VW New Beetle 2.0
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 D4
VW New Beetle 2.0
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
D5204T4
Engine Code
*AZJ*
4
Valves
2
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
175 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5200 rpm
Volvo V40 D4
175 hp
113 hp
VW New Beetle 2.0
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
125 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Volvo V40 D4
295 lb‑ft
125 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 2.0
Performance
Volvo V40 D4
VW New Beetle 2.0
137 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 2.0
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19.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.43 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4
19.77 lb/hp
26.43 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D4
VW New Beetle 2.0
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Volvo V40 D4
55 mpg
26 mpg
VW New Beetle 2.0
44 mpg
city
18 mpg
62 mpg
highway
34 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
867 mi
Range
372 mi
Volvo V40 D4
867 mi
372 mi
VW New Beetle 2.0
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).
174.3 kWh
Volvo V40 D4
88.5 kWh
174.3 kWh
VW New Beetle 2.0
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
357 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D4
VW New Beetle 2.0
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
994 lb
Maximum Payload
827 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
