Volkswagen Beetle 2003 vs Volvo V40 2016
| Body: | Cabrio | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 100 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.4 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
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Volvo V40 is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Beetle engine produces 20 HP less power than Volvo V40, whereas torque is 40 NM less than Volvo V40. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Beetle reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.5 | 3.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.0 l/100km | 4.9 l/100km | |
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The Volvo V40 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Beetle consumes 2.1 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 315 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Beetle consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V40. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 40 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1000 km in combined cycle | 1170 km in combined cycle | |
| 1190 km on highway | 1250 km on highway | ||
| 910 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. | |||
| 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. Note, however, that this Volvo V40 version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
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. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`740 kg | 1`920 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`350 kg | 1`457 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 390 kg | 463 kg | |
| Volkswagen Beetle load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 19 procentiem less than Volvo V40. Therefore, Volvo V40 is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 3400 | 11 400 | |
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