The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 1.6D (06 - 09) vs. VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10)
€ 21,600

€ 20,100

€ 21,600
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Volvo C30 1.6D is 12.3 cm longer, 6.1 cm wider and 5.1 cm lower than the VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI.
Volvo C30 1.6D
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
1447
1782
2039
1498
1721
1897
1782 mm
Width
1721 mm
2039 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1897 mm
1447 mm
Height
1498 mm
2640
4252
2515
4129
4252 mm
Length
4129 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2515 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 1.6D
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
1373 kg
Kerb Weight
1366 kg
1780 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1720 kg

Weight Difference:
7 kg
0.51 %

General
Volvo C30 1.6D
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
M
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 1.6D
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
D4164T
Engine Code
*BSW*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1560 CC
Engine Capacity
1896 CC
108 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6D
108 bhp
104 bhp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
240 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
240 NM
at 1800 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6D
240 NM
240 NM
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Performance
Volvo C30 1.6D
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
157 m
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 1.6D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
160 m
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
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12.71 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.13 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 1.6D
12.71 kg/bhp
13.13 kg/bhp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 1.6D
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy
58 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6D
58 mpg
52 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
46 mpg
city
42 mpg
67 mpg
motorway
61 mpg
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
659 mi
Range
633 mi
Volvo C30 1.6D
659 mi
633 mi
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
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).
111 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6D
100.7 kWh
111 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
129 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 1.6D
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
407 kg
Maximum Payload
354 kg
278 L
Boot Capacity
214 L






921 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
769 L