The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07) vs. Volvo V40 D2 ECO Powershift (13 - 15)
€ 22,200
€ 27,300
€ 22,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300
ⓘ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 9.4 inches shorter, 2.4 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
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 1.8 5V Turbo
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
3014 lb
Curb Weight
3364 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb
Weight Difference:
351 lb
10.43 %
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
4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch 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
D4162T
5
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
148 hp
113 hp
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
162 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
124 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
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20.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.77 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
20.36 lb/hp
29.77 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
60 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
26 mpg
60 mpg
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
18 mpg
city
53 mpg
34 mpg
highway
65 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
380 mi
Range
828 mi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
380 mi
828 mi
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Environmental Impact
170.4 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).
80.3 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
170.4 kWh
80.3 kWh
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
348 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
888 lb
Maximum Payload
913 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
