The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 2.0 (05 - 10) vs. Volvo V40 D3 (16 - 18)
€ 19,700
€ 28,800
€ 19,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,800
ⓘ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 2.0 is 9.5 inches shorter, 5.4 inches narrower and 3.1 inches taller than the Volvo V40 D3.
VW New Beetle 2.0
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 2.0
Volvo V40 D3
2912 lb
Curb Weight
3441 lb
3770 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
529 lb
15.37 %
General
VW New Beetle 2.0
Volvo V40 D3
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 D3
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*AZJ*
Engine Code
D5204T6
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW New Beetle 2.0
113 hp
148 hp
Volvo V40 D3
125 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW New Beetle 2.0
125 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D3
Performance
VW New Beetle 2.0
Volvo V40 D3
115 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D3
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25.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.25 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 2.0
25.77 lb/hp
23.25 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 2.0
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
65 mpg
VW New Beetle 2.0
27 mpg
65 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
20 mpg
city
59 mpg
35 mpg
highway
71 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
393 mi
Range
1070 mi
VW New Beetle 2.0
393 mi
1070 mi
Volvo V40 D3
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).
74 kWh
VW New Beetle 2.0
164.8 kWh
74 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
338 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
151 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 2.0
Volvo V40 D3
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
858 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
