The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 1.6 (09 - 10) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14)
€ 19,900
€ 20,100
€ 19,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo C30 1.6 is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 0.5 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI.
Volvo C30 1.6
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
57
70.2
80.3
58.5
71.2
79.6
70.2 in
Width
71.2 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57 in
Height
58.5 in
103.9
168
99.9
168.4
168 in
Length
168.4 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 1.6
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
2985 lb
Curb Weight
2996 lb
3748 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.37 %
General
Volvo C30 1.6
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
M
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 1.6
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
B4164S3
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6
99 hp
158 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
111 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6
111 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Performance
Volvo C30 1.6
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
115 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
30.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.96 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.6
30.15 lb/hp
18.96 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 1.6
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6
34 mpg
36 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
25 mpg
city
27 mpg
41 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
488 mi
Range
518 mi
Volvo C30 1.6
488 mi
518 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
132.6 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
125 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6
132.6 kWh
125 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 1.6
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
763 lb
Maximum Payload
862 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
