The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.6 (05 - 10) vs. Volvo V40 D2 ECO (13 - 15)
€ 18,700

€ 25,500

€ 18,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,500
ⓘ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 1.6 is 9.4 inches shorter, 2.4 inches narrower and 3.1 inches taller than the Volvo V40 D2 ECO.
VW New Beetle 1.6
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 1.6
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
2815 lb
Curb Weight
3243 lb
3704 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb

Weight Difference:
428 lb
13.2 %

General
VW New Beetle 1.6
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 manual transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.6
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*BFS*
Engine Code
D4162T
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
101 hp
113 hp
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
109 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.6
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
111 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D2 ECO
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27.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.7 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
27.87 lb/hp
28.7 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.6
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
69 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.6
31 mpg
69 mpg
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
23 mpg
city
62 mpg
40 mpg
highway
76 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
455 mi
Range
950 mi
VW New Beetle 1.6
455 mi
950 mi
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Environmental Impact
142.1 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).
70 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.6
142.1 kWh
70 kWh
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
142 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.6
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
888 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