Volkswagen Beetle 2011 vs Volvo V40 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.4 seconds | 9.6 seconds | |
| Volkswagen Beetle engine produces 10 HP less power than Volvo V40, whereas torque is 30 NM less than Volvo V40. Despite less power, Volkswagen Beetle reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.9 | 4.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.1 l/100km | 5.6 l/100km | |
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The Volvo V40 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Beetle consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V40, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Beetle could require 90 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Beetle consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V40. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1120 km in combined cycle | 1440 km in combined cycle | |
| 1300 km on highway | 1630 km on highway | ||
| 900 km with real consumption | 1100 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo V40 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 136 mm (5.4 inches) | 133 mm (5.2 inches) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.28 m | 4.37 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.45 m | |
| Volkswagen Beetle is 9 cm shorter than the Volvo V40, width is practically the same , while the height of Volkswagen Beetle is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 310 litres | 335 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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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`880 | 2`020 | |
| 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 (€): | 11 000 | 8800 | |
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