The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10) vs. Volvo V40 D2 ECO (16 - 18)
€ 21,500
€ 26,200
€ 21,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,200
ⓘ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 1.8 5V Turbo is 9.5 inches shorter, 5.4 inches narrower and 3.1 inches taller than the Volvo V40 D2 ECO.
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
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 1.8 5V Turbo
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
2963 lb
Curb Weight
3377 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
414 lb
12.26 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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 1.8 5V Turbo
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*AWU*
Engine Code
D4204T8
5
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
148 hp
118 hp
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
162 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
126 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
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20.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.62 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
20.02 lb/hp
28.62 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
69 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
29 mpg
69 mpg
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
21 mpg
city
64 mpg
37 mpg
highway
74 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
422 mi
Range
1133 mi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
422 mi
1133 mi
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Environmental Impact
153.5 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).
70 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
153.5 kWh
70 kWh
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
895 lb
Maximum Payload
855 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
