The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.6 Automatic (05 - 07) vs. Volvo V40 D2 Geartronic (16 - 17)
€ 19,700
€ 28,000
€ 19,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,000
ⓘ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 9.5 inches shorter, 5.4 inches narrower and 3.1 inches taller than the Volvo V40 D2.
VW New Beetle 1.6
Volvo V40 D2
59
67.8
74.7
55.9
73.1
80.4
67.8 in
Width
73.1 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
2899 lb
Curb Weight
3477 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4398 lb
Weight Difference:
578 lb
16.63 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.6
Volvo V40 D2
9C
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.6
Volvo V40 D2
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*BFS*
Engine Code
D4204T8
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
101 hp
118 hp
Volvo V40 D2
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
109 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D2
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.6
Volvo V40 D2
109 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
13.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D2
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28.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.47 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
28.7 lb/hp
29.47 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.6
Volvo V40 D2
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
62 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.6
28 mpg
62 mpg
Volvo V40 D2
20 mpg
city
53 mpg
36 mpg
highway
67 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
412 mi
Range
1014 mi
VW New Beetle 1.6
412 mi
1014 mi
Volvo V40 D2
Environmental Impact
157.2 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).
78.2 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.6
157.2 kWh
78.2 kWh
Volvo V40 D2
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
163 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.6
Volvo V40 D2
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
893 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
