Volkswagen Beetle 2013 vs Volvo V40 2016
| Body: | Cabrio | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 105 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.1 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
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Volvo V40 is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Beetle engine produces 15 HP less power than Volvo V40, whereas torque is 30 NM less than Volvo V40. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Beetle reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.5 | 3.7 | |
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The Volvo V40 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Beetle consumes 0.8 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 120 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 40 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1220 km in combined cycle | 1080 km in combined cycle | |
| 1270 km on highway | 1170 km on highway | ||
| Volkswagen Beetle gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
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 | 335 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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Volvo V40 has more luggage space. Volkswagen Beetle has 110 litres less trunk space than the Volvo V40. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`860 | 1`995 | |
| 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 (€): | 11 200 | 11 800 | |
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