The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.6 (05 - 10) vs. Volvo V40 T3 (12 - 15)
€ 18,700
€ 25,000
€ 18,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000
ⓘ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 T3.
VW New Beetle 1.6
Volvo V40 T3
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 T3
2815 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
3704 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
425 lb
13.11 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.6
Volvo V40 T3
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 1.6
Volvo V40 T3
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*BFS*
Engine Code
B4164T3
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
148 hp
at 5700 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
101 hp
148 hp
Volvo V40 T3
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
109 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 T3
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.6
Volvo V40 T3
111 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T3
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27.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.9 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
27.87 lb/hp
21.9 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.6
Volvo V40 T3
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.6
31 mpg
44 mpg
Volvo V40 T3
23 mpg
city
35 mpg
40 mpg
highway
52 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
455 mi
Range
727 mi
VW New Beetle 1.6
455 mi
727 mi
Volvo V40 T3
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).
100.4 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.6
142.1 kWh
100.4 kWh
Volvo V40 T3
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.6
Volvo V40 T3
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
888 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
