The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (14 - 15) vs. VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07)

€ 33,700
Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (14 - 15) Volvo V40 T5
€ 22,200
 VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07) VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
€ 33,700
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 T5 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 T5
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (14 - 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 T5 Geartronic (14 - 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 T5
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
3490 lb
Curb Weight
3014 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3902 lb
Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
476 lb
13.64 %
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07)

General

Volvo V40 T5
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 T5
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
B4204T11
Engine Code
*AWU*
4
Valves
5
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
242 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Volvo V40 T5
242 hp
148 hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Volvo V40 T5
258 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo

Performance

Volvo V40 T5
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
149 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T5

62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo

▶ REPLAY
14.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.36 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T5
14.42 lb/hp
20.36 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 T5
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Volvo V40 T5
40 mpg
26 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
29 mpg
city
18 mpg
49 mpg
highway
34 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
653 mi
Range
380 mi
Volvo V40 T5
653 mi
380 mi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Environmental Impact
111.8 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 T5
111.8 kWh
170.4 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
348 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 T5
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
919 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