The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (08 - 09) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14)
€ 21,800
€ 20,100
€ 21,800
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 1.6D DRIVe is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's an inch shorter, an inch narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI.
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
56.6
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
56.6 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 DRIVe
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
3018 lb
Curb Weight
2996 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.73 %
General
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
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 DRIVe
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 DRIVe
177 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Performance
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
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 DRIVe
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
27.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.96 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
27.94 lb/hp
18.96 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
52 mpg
36 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
41 mpg
city
27 mpg
62 mpg
highway
44 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
718 mi
Range
518 mi
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
718 mi
518 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
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).
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 1.6D DRIVe
92.5 kWh
125 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
906 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
