The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 T4 Powershift (12 - 15) vs. VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07)

€ 29,100
Volvo V40 T4 Powershift (12 - 15) Volvo V40 T4
€ 22,200
 VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07) VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
€ 29,100
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 T4 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 T4
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 T4 Powershift (12 - 15)
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 T4 Powershift (12 - 15)
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 T4
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
3325 lb
Curb Weight
3014 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3902 lb
Volvo V40 T4 Powershift (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
311 lb
9.35 %
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07)

General

Volvo V40 T4
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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 T4
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
B4164T
Engine Code
*AWU*
4
Valves
5
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
178 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Volvo V40 T4
178 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 T4
177 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo

Performance

Volvo V40 T4
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
140 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T4

62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo

▶ REPLAY
18.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.36 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T4
18.68 lb/hp
20.36 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 T4
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Volvo V40 T4
39 mpg
26 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
30 mpg
city
18 mpg
46 mpg
highway
34 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
631 mi
Range
380 mi
Volvo V40 T4
631 mi
380 mi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Environmental Impact
115.6 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 T4
115.6 kWh
170.4 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
348 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 T4
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
952 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