The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 2.0 Automatic (05 - 07) vs. Volvo V40 T4 (16 - 18)
€ 20,600
€ 29,300
€ 20,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,300
ⓘ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 9.5 inches shorter, 5.4 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
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 T4
2921 lb
Curb Weight
3408 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb
Weight Difference:
487 lb
14.29 %
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
4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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
B4204T19
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4700 rpm
VW New Beetle 2.0
113 hp
187 hp
Volvo V40 T4
125 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
VW New Beetle 2.0
125 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 T4
Performance
VW New Beetle 2.0
Volvo V40 T4
113 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
12.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T4
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25.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.22 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 2.0
25.85 lb/hp
18.22 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 2.0
Volvo V40 T4
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW New Beetle 2.0
25 mpg
42 mpg
Volvo V40 T4
18 mpg
city
32 mpg
33 mpg
highway
51 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
364 mi
Range
688 mi
VW New Beetle 2.0
364 mi
688 mi
Volvo V40 T4
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).
106.1 kWh
VW New Beetle 2.0
178.2 kWh
106.1 kWh
Volvo V40 T4
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 2.0
Volvo V40 T4
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
893 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
