The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 T2 (15 - 16) vs. VW New Beetle 2.0 (05 - 10)
€ 23,500
€ 19,700
€ 23,500
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 T2 is 9.4 inches longer, 2.4 inches wider and 3.1 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 2.0.
Volvo V40 T2
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 T2
VW New Beetle 2.0
3408 lb
Curb Weight
2912 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3770 lb
Weight Difference:
496 lb
14.55 %
General
Volvo V40 T2
VW New Beetle 2.0
M
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 T2
VW New Beetle 2.0
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
B4204T38
Engine Code
*AZJ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5200 rpm
Volvo V40 T2
120 hp
113 hp
VW New Beetle 2.0
162 lb‑ft
at 1100 rpm
Max. Torque
125 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Volvo V40 T2
162 lb‑ft
125 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 2.0
Performance
Volvo V40 T2
VW New Beetle 2.0
118 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 2.0
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28.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.77 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T2
28.4 lb/hp
25.77 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 T2
VW New Beetle 2.0
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Volvo V40 T2
43 mpg
27 mpg
VW New Beetle 2.0
32 mpg
city
20 mpg
52 mpg
highway
35 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
700 mi
Range
393 mi
Volvo V40 T2
700 mi
393 mi
VW New Beetle 2.0
Environmental Impact
104.1 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 T2
104.1 kWh
164.8 kWh
VW New Beetle 2.0
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
338 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 T2
VW New Beetle 2.0
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
924 lb
Maximum Payload
858 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
