Volkswagen Beetle 2013 vs Volvo V40 2016
| Body: | Cabrio | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.5 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 105 HP | 152 HP | |
| Torque: | 175 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.7 seconds | 8.3 seconds | |
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Volvo V40 is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Beetle engine produces 47 HP less power than Volvo V40, whereas torque is 75 NM less than Volvo V40. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Beetle reaches 100 km/h speed 3.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.6 l/100km | 7.6 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Beetle is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Beetle consumes 0.1 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 15 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Beetle consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V40. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 940 km in combined cycle | 1050 km in combined cycle | |
| 1100 km on highway | 1210 km on highway | ||
| 830 km with real consumption | 810 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Volkswagen Beetle 2013 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: | 1.47 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 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 225 litres | 324 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
no data | 1500 litres | |
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Volvo V40 has more luggage space. Volkswagen Beetle has 99 litres less trunk space than the Volvo V40. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| Gross weight: | 1`760 kg | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| 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 (€): | 10 600 | 11 400 | |
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