The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 2.0 (05 - 10) vs. Volvo V40 D2 (18 - 18)
€ 19,700

€ 27,700

€ 19,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,700
ⓘ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 2.0 is 9.5 inches shorter, 5.4 inches narrower and 3.1 inches taller than the Volvo V40 D2.
VW New Beetle 2.0
Volvo V40 D2
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 2.0
Volvo V40 D2
2912 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
3770 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb

Weight Difference:
516 lb
15.05 %

General
VW New Beetle 2.0
Volvo V40 D2
9C
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 2.0
Volvo V40 D2
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*AZJ*
Engine Code
D4204T8
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW New Beetle 2.0
113 hp
118 hp
Volvo V40 D2
125 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW New Beetle 2.0
125 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D2
Performance
VW New Beetle 2.0
Volvo V40 D2
115 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D2
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25.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.05 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 2.0
25.77 lb/hp
29.05 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 2.0
Volvo V40 D2
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
51 mpg
VW New Beetle 2.0
27 mpg
51 mpg
Volvo V40 D2
20 mpg
city
41 mpg
35 mpg
highway
59 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
393 mi
Range
541 mi
VW New Beetle 2.0
393 mi
541 mi
Volvo V40 D2
Environmental Impact
164.8 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).
94.6 kWh
VW New Beetle 2.0
164.8 kWh
94.6 kWh
Volvo V40 D2
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
338 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 2.0
Volvo V40 D2
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
858 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft







21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft