The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.4 (05 - 10) vs. Volvo V40 T2 (15 - 16)
€ 17,500
€ 23,500
€ 17,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,500
ⓘ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 T2.
VW New Beetle 1.4
Volvo V40 T2
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 T2
2771 lb
Curb Weight
3408 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb
Weight Difference:
637 lb
18.69 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.4
Volvo V40 T2
9C
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.4
Volvo V40 T2
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*BCA*
Engine Code
B4204T38
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
74 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.4
74 hp
120 hp
Volvo V40 T2
93 lb‑ft
at 3300 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1100 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.4
93 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 T2
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.4
Volvo V40 T2
100 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
14.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
666 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T2
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37.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.4 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.4
37.45 lb/hp
28.4 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.4
Volvo V40 T2
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.4
33 mpg
43 mpg
Volvo V40 T2
25 mpg
city
32 mpg
41 mpg
highway
52 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
482 mi
Range
700 mi
VW New Beetle 1.4
482 mi
700 mi
Volvo V40 T2
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).
104.1 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.4
134.5 kWh
104.1 kWh
Volvo V40 T2
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.4
Volvo V40 T2
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
866 lb
Maximum Payload
924 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
