The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 T3 (12 - 15) vs. VW New Beetle 2.0 Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 25,000
€ 20,600
€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,600
ⓘ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 24 cm longer, 6.2 cm wider and 7.8 cm lower than the VW New Beetle 2.0.
Volvo V40 T3
VW New Beetle 2.0
1420
1783
2041
1498
1721
1897
1783 mm
Width
1721 mm
2041 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1897 mm
1420 mm
Height
1498 mm
2647
4369
2515
4129
4369 mm
Length
4129 mm
2647 mm
Wheelbase
2515 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 T3
VW New Beetle 2.0
1470 kg
Kerb Weight
1325 kg
1910 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1730 kg
Weight Difference:
145 kg
9.86 %
General
Volvo V40 T3
VW New Beetle 2.0
M
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 T3
VW New Beetle 2.0
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
B4164T3
Engine Code
*AZJ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1596 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
148 bhp
at 5700 rpm
Power
113 bhp
at 5200 rpm
Volvo V40 T3
148 bhp
113 bhp
VW New Beetle 2.0
240 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
170 NM
at 2400 rpm
Volvo V40 T3
240 NM
170 NM
VW New Beetle 2.0
Performance
Volvo V40 T3
VW New Beetle 2.0
130 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
122 m
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
179 m
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 2.0
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9.93 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.73 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 T3
9.93 kg/bhp
11.73 kg/bhp
VW New Beetle 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 T3
VW New Beetle 2.0
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Volvo V40 T3
53 mpg
30 mpg
VW New Beetle 2.0
42 mpg
city
21 mpg
63 mpg
motorway
39 mpg
62 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
727 mi
Range
364 mi
Volvo V40 T3
727 mi
364 mi
VW New Beetle 2.0
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).
178.2 kWh
Volvo V40 T3
100.4 kWh
178.2 kWh
VW New Beetle 2.0
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
124 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 T3
VW New Beetle 2.0
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
440 kg
Maximum Payload
405 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
214 L
1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
769 L
