The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (12 - 14) vs. VW New Beetle 2.0 Tiptronic (07 - 10)
€ 33,000
€ 21,700
€ 33,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,700
ⓘ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 2.0.
Volvo V40 T5
VW New Beetle 2.0
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 T5
VW New Beetle 2.0
3461 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3814 lb
Weight Difference:
474 lb
13.69 %
General
Volvo V40 T5
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
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 T5
VW New Beetle 2.0
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
B5254T12
Engine Code
*AZJ*
4
Valves
2
5
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
251 hp
at 5400 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5200 rpm
Volvo V40 T5
251 hp
113 hp
VW New Beetle 2.0
266 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
125 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Volvo V40 T5
266 lb‑ft
125 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 2.0
Performance
Volvo V40 T5
VW New Beetle 2.0
155 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 2.0
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13.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.43 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T5
13.79 lb/hp
26.43 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 T5
VW New Beetle 2.0
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Volvo V40 T5
30 mpg
26 mpg
VW New Beetle 2.0
21 mpg
city
18 mpg
39 mpg
highway
34 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
488 mi
Range
372 mi
Volvo V40 T5
488 mi
372 mi
VW New Beetle 2.0
Environmental Impact
149.7 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).
174.3 kWh
Volvo V40 T5
149.7 kWh
174.3 kWh
VW New Beetle 2.0
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
357 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 T5
VW New Beetle 2.0
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
970 lb
Maximum Payload
827 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
