Volkswagen Beetle 2011 vs Volvo V40 2012

 
Volkswagen Beetle
2011 - 2016
Volvo V40
2012 - 2016
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 1.6 Diesel1.6 Diesel

Performance

Power: 105 HP115 HP
Torque: 250 NM270 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 11.5 seconds12.3 seconds
Volkswagen Beetle engine produces 10 HP less power than Volvo V40, whereas torque is 20 NM less than Volvo V40. Despite less power, Volkswagen Beetle reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): no data3.6
Fuel tank capacity: 55 litres62 litres
1030 km with real consumption1240 km with real consumption
Ground clearance: 136 mm (5.4 inches)133 mm (5.2 inches)

Dimensions

Length: 4.28 m4.37 m
Width: 1.81 m1.80 m
Height: 1.49 m1.44 m
Volkswagen Beetle is 9 cm shorter than the Volvo V40, width is practically the same , while the height of Volkswagen Beetle is 5 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: 310 litres335 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
905 litresno data
Volvo V40 has more luggage space.
Volkswagen Beetle has 25 litres less trunk space than the Volvo V40.
Turning diameter: 10.8 meters11.2 meters
The turning circle of the Volkswagen Beetle is 0.4 metres less than that of the Volvo V40.
Gross weight (kg): 1`7501`890
Safety:
Volvo V40 scores higher in safety tests, butVolkswagen Beetle is better rated in child safety tests. The Volvo V40 scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests.
Quality:
average

above average
Volvo V40 has fewer problems.
According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Beetle has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Volvo V40, so Volvo V40 quality is probably better
Average price (€): 10 0008200
Pros and Cons: Volkswagen Beetle has
  • more dynamic
  • higher children safety
Volvo V40 has
  • more power
  • roomier boot
  • higher safety
  • better safety assist technologies
  • fewer faults
  • lower price
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