The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 T3 Geartronic (15 - 16) vs. VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07)

€ 27,200
Volvo V40 T3 Geartronic (15 - 16) Volvo V40 T3
€ 22,200
 VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07) VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
€ 27,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,200

ⓘ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
Blueprint Volvo V40 T3 Geartronic (15 - 16)
70.2
80.4
59
Blueprint VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07)
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
Blueprint Volvo V40 T3 Geartronic (15 - 16)
104.2
172
Blueprint VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07)
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
3426 lb
Curb Weight
3014 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3902 lb
Volvo V40 T3 Geartronic (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
412 lb
12.03 %
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07)

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 automatic transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic 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
B4154T4
Engine Code
*AWU*
4
Valves
5
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
150 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Volvo V40 T3
150 hp
148 hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
184 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Volvo V40 T3
184 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
124 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T3

62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo

▶ REPLAY
22.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.36 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T3
22.84 lb/hp
20.36 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 T3
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Volvo V40 T3
43 mpg
26 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
32 mpg
city
18 mpg
52 mpg
highway
34 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
700 mi
Range
380 mi
Volvo V40 T3
700 mi
380 mi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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).
170.4 kWh
Volvo V40 T3
104.1 kWh
170.4 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
348 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 T3
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
906 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