The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 T3 (15 - 16) vs. VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10)
€ 25,400
€ 20,100
€ 25,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,100
ⓘ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 1.9 TDI.
Volvo V40 T3
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
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 1.9 TDI
3408 lb
Curb Weight
3012 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb
Weight Difference:
397 lb
11.65 %
General
Volvo V40 T3
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
M
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 T3
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
B4204T37
Engine Code
*BSW*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
150 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo V40 T3
150 hp
104 hp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Volvo V40 T3
184 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Performance
Volvo V40 T3
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
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22.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.96 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T3
22.72 lb/hp
28.96 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 T3
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Volvo V40 T3
43 mpg
44 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
32 mpg
city
35 mpg
52 mpg
highway
51 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
700 mi
Range
633 mi
Volvo V40 T3
700 mi
633 mi
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
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).
111 kWh
Volvo V40 T3
104.1 kWh
111 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 T3
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
924 lb
Maximum Payload
780 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
