Volkswagen Beetle 2011 vs Volvo V40 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 105 HP | 180 HP | |
| Torque: | 175 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.9 seconds | 8.5 seconds | |
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Volvo V40 is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Beetle engine produces 75 HP less power than Volvo V40, whereas torque is 65 NM less than Volvo V40. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Beetle reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.3 | 6.4 | |
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The Volkswagen Beetle is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Beetle consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V40, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Beetle over 15,000 km in a year you can save 165 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1030 km in combined cycle | 960 km in combined cycle | |
| 1140 km on highway | 1140 km on highway | ||
| Volkswagen Beetle gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 136 mm (5.4 inches) | 133 mm (5.2 inches) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 km | 280'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Volkswagen Beetle engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 14 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Polo, Skoda Fabia, Seat Altea, Skoda Yeti | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo S60, Volvo V60 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volkswagen Beetle might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Volkswagen Beetle engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Volkswagen Beetle 2011 1.2 engine: Although the engine has a chain, its lifetime is relatively short. Vibration at idling speed tends to be excessive. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.28 m | 4.37 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.44 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 litres | 335 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
905 litres | no data | |
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Volvo V40 has more luggage space. Volkswagen Beetle has 25 litres less trunk space than the Volvo V40. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Beetle is 0.4 metres less than that of the Volvo V40. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`790 | 1`920 | |
| 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 (€): | 9800 | 8200 | |
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