The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10) vs. Volvo V40 T3 (15 - 16)
€ 20,100

€ 25,400

€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,400
ⓘ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 24 cm shorter, 6.2 cm narrower and 7.8 cm taller than the Volvo V40 T3.
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Volvo V40 T3
1498
1721
1897
1420
1783
2041
1721 mm
Width
1783 mm
1897 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2041 mm
1498 mm
Height
1420 mm
2515
4129
2647
4369
4129 mm
Length
4369 mm
2515 mm
Wheelbase
2647 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Volvo V40 T3
1366 kg
Kerb Weight
1546 kg
1720 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1965 kg

Weight Difference:
180 kg
11.64 %

General
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Volvo V40 T3
9C
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Volvo V40 T3
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*BSW*
Engine Code
B4204T37
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1896 CC
Engine Capacity
1969 CC
104 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
150 bhp
at 5000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
104 bhp
150 bhp
Volvo V40 T3
240 NM
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1300 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
240 NM
250 NM
Volvo V40 T3
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Volvo V40 T3
112 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
160 m
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
115 m
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T3
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13.13 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.31 kg/bhp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
13.13 kg/bhp
10.31 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 T3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Volvo V40 T3
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
51 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
52 mpg
51 mpg
Volvo V40 T3
42 mpg
city
39 mpg
61 mpg
motorway
63 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
62 L
633 mi
Range
700 mi
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
633 mi
700 mi
Volvo V40 T3
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 T3
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
143 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
127 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Volvo V40 T3
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
354 kg
Maximum Payload
419 kg
214 L
Boot Capacity
335 L







769 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1032 L