The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 T3 Geartronic (16 - 18) vs. VW New Beetle 2.0 Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 28,600
€ 20,600
€ 28,600
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 9.5 inches longer, 5.4 inches wider and 3.1 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 2.0.
Volvo V40 T3
VW New Beetle 2.0
55.9
73.1
80.4
59
67.8
74.7
73.1 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 2.0
3426 lb
Curb Weight
2921 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3814 lb
Weight Difference:
505 lb
14.74 %
General
Volvo V40 T3
VW New Beetle 2.0
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 2.0
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
B4154T4
Engine Code
*AZJ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
150 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5200 rpm
Volvo V40 T3
150 hp
113 hp
VW New Beetle 2.0
184 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
125 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Volvo V40 T3
184 lb‑ft
125 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 2.0
Performance
Volvo V40 T3
VW New Beetle 2.0
130 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 2.0
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22.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.85 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T3
22.84 lb/hp
25.85 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 T3
VW New Beetle 2.0
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Volvo V40 T3
43 mpg
25 mpg
VW New Beetle 2.0
32 mpg
city
18 mpg
52 mpg
highway
33 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
700 mi
Range
364 mi
Volvo V40 T3
700 mi
364 mi
VW New Beetle 2.0
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).
178.2 kWh
Volvo V40 T3
104.1 kWh
178.2 kWh
VW New Beetle 2.0
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 T3
VW New Beetle 2.0
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
906 lb
Maximum Payload
893 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
