The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (08 - 09) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

€ 21,800
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (08 - 09) Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
€ 20,300
 VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 21,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,300

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's an inch shorter, an inch narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT.
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
56.6
Blueprint Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (08 - 09)
70.2
80.3
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
71.2
79.6
70.2 in
Width
71.2 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.6 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (08 - 09)
103.9
167.4
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
99.9
168.4
167.4 in
Length
168.4 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
3018 lb
Curb Weight
2959 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3946 lb
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
60 lb
1.99 %
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

General

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
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 DRIVe
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
D4164T
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
108 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
177 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

Performance

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
118 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe

62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
27.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.45 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
27.94 lb/hp
28.45 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
52 mpg
46 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
41 mpg
city
39 mpg
62 mpg
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
718 mi
Range
670 mi
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
718 mi
670 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
96.6 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
92.5 kWh
96.6 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
906 lb
Maximum Payload
988 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft