The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 1.6D (06 - 09) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 21,600
€ 21,900
€ 21,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo C30 1.6D is a little smaller in every dimension. It's an inch shorter, an inch narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI.
Volvo C30 1.6D
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
167.4
99.9
168.4
167.4 in
Length
168.4 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 1.6D
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
3027 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3902 lb
Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %
General
Volvo C30 1.6D
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
M
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 1.6D
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
D4164T
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6D
108 hp
158 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6D
177 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Performance
Volvo C30 1.6D
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 1.6D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
28.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.16 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.6D
28.03 lb/hp
19.16 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 1.6D
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6D
48 mpg
38 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
38 mpg
city
31 mpg
56 mpg
highway
44 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
659 mi
Range
551 mi
Volvo C30 1.6D
659 mi
551 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
117.5 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6D
100.7 kWh
117.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 1.6D
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
897 lb
Maximum Payload
875 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
