The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10) vs. Volvo V40 T2 (15 - 16)
€ 20,100
€ 23,500
€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,500
ⓘ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 1.9 TDI is 9.4 inches shorter, 2.4 inches narrower and 3.1 inches taller than the Volvo V40 T2.
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Volvo V40 T2
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 1.9 TDI
Volvo V40 T2
3012 lb
Curb Weight
3408 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb
Weight Difference:
397 lb
11.65 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Volvo V40 T2
9C
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Volvo V40 T2
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*BSW*
Engine Code
B4204T38
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
104 hp
120 hp
Volvo V40 T2
177 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1100 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
177 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 T2
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Volvo V40 T2
112 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T2
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28.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.4 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
28.96 lb/hp
28.4 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Volvo V40 T2
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
44 mpg
43 mpg
Volvo V40 T2
35 mpg
city
32 mpg
51 mpg
highway
52 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
633 mi
Range
700 mi
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
633 mi
700 mi
Volvo V40 T2
Environmental Impact
111 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).
104.1 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
111 kWh
104.1 kWh
Volvo V40 T2
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Volvo V40 T2
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
780 lb
Maximum Payload
924 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
