The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 T3 (12 - 15) vs. VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10)
€ 25,000
€ 21,500
€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,500
ⓘ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 1.8 5V Turbo.
Volvo V40 T3
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 T3
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
3241 lb
Curb Weight
2963 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
278 lb
8.58 %
General
Volvo V40 T3
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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 1.8 5V Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
B4164T3
Engine Code
*AWU*
4
Valves
5
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
148 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Volvo V40 T3
148 hp
148 hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Volvo V40 T3
177 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Performance
Volvo V40 T3
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
130 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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21.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.02 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T3
21.9 lb/hp
20.02 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 T3
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Volvo V40 T3
44 mpg
29 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
35 mpg
city
21 mpg
52 mpg
highway
37 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
727 mi
Range
422 mi
Volvo V40 T3
727 mi
422 mi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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).
153.5 kWh
Volvo V40 T3
100.4 kWh
153.5 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 T3
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
970 lb
Maximum Payload
895 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
