The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (08 - 09) vs. VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (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 2.6 cm shorter, 2.6 cm narrower and 4.9 cm lower than the VW Beetle 1.6 TDI.
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
1437
1782
2039
1486
1808
2021
1782 mm
Width
1808 mm
2039 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1437 mm
Height
1486 mm
2640
4252
2537
4278
4252 mm
Length
4278 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
1369 kg
Kerb Weight
1361 kg
1780 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1750 kg
Weight Difference:
8 kg
0.58 %
General
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
M
Generation
16
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 DRIVe
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
D4164T
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1560 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
108 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
108 bhp
104 bhp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
240 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
240 NM
250 NM
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Performance
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
VW Beetle 1.6 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 DRIVe
62 mph
62
mph
mph
160 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
12.68 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.09 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
12.68 kg/bhp
13.09 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
63 mpg
combined
63 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
63 mpg
63 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
50 mpg
city
52 mpg
74 mpg
motorway
69 mpg
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
718 mi
Range
759 mi
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
718 mi
759 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
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).
92.5 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
92.5 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 5
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
119 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
411 kg
Maximum Payload
389 kg
278 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
921 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L
