Volkswagen Beetle 2003 vs Volvo V40 2016
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Body: | Cabrio | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
| Engines: | 1.4 - 2.0 | 1.5 - 2.0 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 75 - 150 HP | 120 - 245 HP | |
| Torque: | 126 - 240 NM | 220 - 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.3 - 15.6 seconds | 6.3 - 10.5 seconds | |
| In general, Volvo V40 are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Volkswagen Beetle. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.5 - 9.2 | 3.4 - 5.9 | |
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Volkswagen Beetle petrol engines consumes on average 2.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than Volvo V40. On average, Volkswagen Beetle equipped with diesel engines consume 1.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V40. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 130 mm (5.1 inches) | 144 mm (5.7 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Volvo V40 can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.08 m | 4.37 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.44 m | |
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Volkswagen Beetle is smaller, but higher. Volkswagen Beetle is 29 cm shorter than the Volvo V40, 8 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Beetle is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 270 litres | 335 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
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Volvo V40 has more luggage space. Volkswagen Beetle has 65 litres less trunk space than the Volvo V40. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Beetle is 0.1 metres more than that of the Volvo V40. | |||
| Gross weight: | ~ 1`761 kg | ~ 1`978 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 1`322 kg | ~ 1`499 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 439 kg | ~ 479 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 3400 | 11 400 | |
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