The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 2.0 Automatic (05 - 07) vs. Volvo V40 T2 Geartronic (15 - 16)
€ 20,600
€ 25,300
€ 20,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,300
ⓘ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 24 cm shorter, 6.2 cm narrower and 7.8 cm taller than the Volvo V40 T2.
VW New Beetle 2.0
Volvo V40 T2
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 2.0
Volvo V40 T2
1325 kg
Kerb Weight
1554 kg
1730 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1965 kg
Weight Difference:
229 kg
14.74 %
General
VW New Beetle 2.0
Volvo V40 T2
9C
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 2.0
Volvo V40 T2
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*AZJ*
Engine Code
B4154T5
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1498 CC
113 bhp
at 5200 rpm
Power
120 bhp
at 5000 rpm
VW New Beetle 2.0
113 bhp
120 bhp
Volvo V40 T2
170 NM
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
220 NM
at 1600 rpm
VW New Beetle 2.0
170 NM
220 NM
Volvo V40 T2
Performance
VW New Beetle 2.0
Volvo V40 T2
113 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
12.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
179 m
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
136 m
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T2
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11.73 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.95 kg/bhp
VW New Beetle 2.0
11.73 kg/bhp
12.95 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 T2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 2.0
Volvo V40 T2
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
51 mpg
VW New Beetle 2.0
30 mpg
51 mpg
Volvo V40 T2
21 mpg
city
39 mpg
39 mpg
motorway
63 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
62 L
364 mi
Range
700 mi
VW New Beetle 2.0
364 mi
700 mi
Volvo V40 T2
Environmental Impact
178.2 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 2.0
178.2 kWh
104.1 kWh
Volvo V40 T2
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
224 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
129 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 2.0
Volvo V40 T2
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
405 kg
Maximum Payload
411 kg
214 L
Boot Capacity
335 L
769 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1032 L
