The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.4 (05 - 10) vs. Volvo V40 D2 ECO Geartronic (15 - 16)
€ 17,500
€ 27,700
€ 17,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,700
ⓘ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 VW New Beetle 1.4 is 9.4 inches shorter, 2.4 inches narrower and 3.1 inches taller than the Volvo V40 D2 ECO.
VW New Beetle 1.4
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
59
67.8
74.7
55.9
70.2
80.4
67.8 in
Width
70.2 in
74.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
59 in
Height
55.9 in
99
162.6
104.2
172
162.6 in
Length
172 in
99 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW New Beetle 1.4
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
2771 lb
Curb Weight
3477 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4398 lb
Weight Difference:
705 lb
20.28 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.4
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
9C
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.4
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*BCA*
Engine Code
D4204T8
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
74 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.4
74 hp
118 hp
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
93 lb‑ft
at 3300 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.4
93 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.4
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
100 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
14.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
666 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
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37.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.47 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.4
37.45 lb/hp
29.47 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.4
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
64 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.4
33 mpg
64 mpg
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
25 mpg
city
55 mpg
41 mpg
highway
69 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
482 mi
Range
672 mi
VW New Beetle 1.4
482 mi
672 mi
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
76.1 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.4
134.5 kWh
76.1 kWh
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
156 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.4
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
866 lb
Maximum Payload
922 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
