Volvo V40 (2012 – 2016) vs Volkswagen Beetle (2011 – 2016): specs compared
The Volkswagen Beetle is the more powerful of the two, with up to 220 hp against 213 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.7 s against 6.9 s. The Volvo V40 uses less fuel, from 3.6 L/100 km against 4.1 L/100 km. The Volkswagen Beetle is the lighter car, from 1,280 kg against 1,441 kg. At 4,369 mm, the Volvo V40 is 92 mm longer than the Volkswagen Beetle.
| Specification |
Volvo
V40
2012 – 2016
|
Volkswagen
Beetle
2011 – 2016
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Sweden | Germany |
| Documented years | 2012 – 2016 | 2011 – 2016 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 15 | 26 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Petrol, Diesel |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 114 – 213 hp | 105 – 220 hp |
| Torque | 24 – 400 Nm | 175 – 350 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.9 – 12.1 s | 6.7 – 11.5 s |
| Top speed | 180 – 230 km/h | 179 – 233 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 3.6 – 7.5 L/100 km | 4.1 – 9.4 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,369 mm | 4,277 mm |
| Width | 1,783 – 1,801 mm | 1,831 mm |
| Height | 1,420 – 1,471 mm | 1,486 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1,646 – 2,647 mm | 2,537 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,441 – 1,635 kg | 1,280 – 1,445 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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