The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Tiptronic (07 - 10) vs. Volvo V40 D4 ECO Geartronic (14 - 15)
€ 23,600
€ 31,800
€ 23,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,800
ⓘ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 D4 ECO.
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Volvo V40 D4 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 D4 ECO
3051 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4464 lb
Weight Difference:
509 lb
14.3 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
*AWU*
Engine Code
D4204T14
5
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4250 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
148 hp
187 hp
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
162 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
124 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
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20.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.04 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
20.61 lb/hp
19.04 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
59 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
26 mpg
59 mpg
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
19 mpg
city
48 mpg
35 mpg
highway
67 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
384 mi
Range
963 mi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
384 mi
963 mi
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
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).
82.2 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
168.7 kWh
82.2 kWh
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
338 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
873 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
