The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 T3 (12 - 15) vs. VW New Beetle 1.6 (05 - 10)
€ 25,000
€ 18,700
€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,700
ⓘ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 T3 is 9.4 inches longer, 2.4 inches wider and 3.1 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 1.6.
Volvo V40 T3
VW New Beetle 1.6
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 T3
VW New Beetle 1.6
3241 lb
Curb Weight
2815 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3704 lb
Weight Difference:
425 lb
13.11 %
General
Volvo V40 T3
VW New Beetle 1.6
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 T3
VW New Beetle 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
B4164T3
Engine Code
*BFS*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Volvo V40 T3
148 hp
101 hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Volvo V40 T3
177 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.6
Performance
Volvo V40 T3
VW New Beetle 1.6
130 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.6
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21.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.87 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T3
21.9 lb/hp
27.87 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 T3
VW New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Volvo V40 T3
44 mpg
31 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.6
35 mpg
city
23 mpg
52 mpg
highway
40 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
727 mi
Range
455 mi
Volvo V40 T3
727 mi
455 mi
VW New Beetle 1.6
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
142.1 kWh
Volvo V40 T3
100.4 kWh
142.1 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 T3
VW New Beetle 1.6
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
970 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
