The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 2.0 (05 - 10) vs. Volvo V40 T4 Powershift (12 - 15)
€ 19,700
€ 29,100
€ 19,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,100
ⓘ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 9.4 inches shorter, 2.4 inches narrower and 3.1 inches taller than the Volvo V40 T4.
VW New Beetle 2.0
Volvo V40 T4
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 2.0
Volvo V40 T4
2912 lb
Curb Weight
3325 lb
3770 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb
Weight Difference:
412 lb
12.39 %
General
VW New Beetle 2.0
Volvo V40 T4
9C
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 2.0
Volvo V40 T4
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*AZJ*
Engine Code
B4164T
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
113 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5700 rpm
VW New Beetle 2.0
113 hp
178 hp
Volvo V40 T4
125 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW New Beetle 2.0
125 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 T4
Performance
VW New Beetle 2.0
Volvo V40 T4
115 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T4
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25.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.68 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 2.0
25.77 lb/hp
18.68 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 2.0
Volvo V40 T4
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW New Beetle 2.0
27 mpg
39 mpg
Volvo V40 T4
20 mpg
city
30 mpg
35 mpg
highway
46 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
393 mi
Range
631 mi
VW New Beetle 2.0
393 mi
631 mi
Volvo V40 T4
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).
115.6 kWh
VW New Beetle 2.0
164.8 kWh
115.6 kWh
Volvo V40 T4
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
338 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 2.0
Volvo V40 T4
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
858 lb
Maximum Payload
952 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
