The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 1.6D (06 - 09) vs. VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10)
€ 21,600
€ 21,500
€ 21,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Volvo C30 1.6D is 4.8 inches longer, 2.4 inches wider and 2 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo.
Volvo C30 1.6D
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
57
70.2
80.3
59
67.8
74.7
70.2 in
Width
67.8 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.7 in
57 in
Height
59 in
103.9
167.4
99
162.6
167.4 in
Length
162.6 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
99 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 1.6D
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
3027 lb
Curb Weight
2963 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
64 lb
2.11 %
General
Volvo C30 1.6D
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
M
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 1.6D
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
D4164T
Engine Code
*AWU*
4
Valves
5
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6D
108 hp
148 hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6D
177 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Performance
Volvo C30 1.6D
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
118 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 1.6D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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28.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.02 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.6D
28.03 lb/hp
20.02 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 1.6D
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6D
48 mpg
29 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
38 mpg
city
21 mpg
56 mpg
highway
37 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
659 mi
Range
422 mi
Volvo C30 1.6D
659 mi
422 mi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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).
153.5 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6D
100.7 kWh
153.5 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 1.6D
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
897 lb
Maximum Payload
895 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
