The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Tiptronic (07 - 10) vs. Volvo V40 D3 Geartronic (16 - 18)
€ 23,600
€ 30,600
€ 23,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,600
ⓘ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 D3.
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Volvo V40 D3
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 D3
3051 lb
Curb Weight
3477 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4398 lb
Weight Difference:
425 lb
12.22 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Volvo V40 D3
9C
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Volvo V40 D3
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*AWU*
Engine Code
D5204T6
5
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
148 hp
148 hp
Volvo V40 D3
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
162 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D3
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Volvo V40 D3
124 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D3
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20.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.49 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
20.61 lb/hp
23.49 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
62 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
26 mpg
62 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
19 mpg
city
53 mpg
35 mpg
highway
67 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
384 mi
Range
1014 mi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
384 mi
1014 mi
Volvo V40 D3
Environmental Impact
168.7 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 1.8 5V Turbo
168.7 kWh
78.2 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
338 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
163 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Volvo V40 D3
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
873 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
