The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 2.0 Tiptronic (07 - 10) vs. Volvo V40 D4 ECO Geartronic (14 - 15)
€ 21,700
€ 31,800
€ 21,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,800
ⓘ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 9.4 inches shorter, 2.4 inches narrower and 3.1 inches taller than the Volvo V40 D4 ECO.
VW New Beetle 2.0
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
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 D4 ECO
2987 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4464 lb
Weight Difference:
573 lb
16.09 %
General
VW New Beetle 2.0
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
9C
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 2.0
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
*AZJ*
Engine Code
D4204T14
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 4250 rpm
VW New Beetle 2.0
113 hp
187 hp
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
125 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW New Beetle 2.0
125 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
Performance
VW New Beetle 2.0
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
113 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
12.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
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26.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.04 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 2.0
26.43 lb/hp
19.04 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 2.0
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
59 mpg
VW New Beetle 2.0
26 mpg
59 mpg
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
18 mpg
city
48 mpg
34 mpg
highway
67 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
372 mi
Range
963 mi
VW New Beetle 2.0
372 mi
963 mi
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
Environmental Impact
174.3 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).
82.2 kWh
VW New Beetle 2.0
174.3 kWh
82.2 kWh
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
357 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 2.0
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
827 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
