The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (08 - 09) vs. VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10)

€ 21,800
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (08 - 09) Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
€ 21,500
 VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10) VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
€ 21,800
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 DRIVe is 4.8 inches longer, 2.4 inches wider and 2.4 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo.
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
56.6
Blueprint Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (08 - 09)
70.2
80.3
59
Blueprint VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10)
67.8
74.7
70.2 in
Width
67.8 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.7 in
56.6 in
Height
59 in
Blueprint Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (08 - 09)
103.9
167.4
Blueprint VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10)
99
162.6
167.4 in
Length
162.6 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
99 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
3018 lb
Curb Weight
2963 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3858 lb
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.82 %
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10)

General

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
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 DRIVe
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 DRIVe
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 DRIVe
177 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo

Performance

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
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

515 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo

▶ REPLAY
27.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.02 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
27.94 lb/hp
20.02 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
52 mpg
29 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
41 mpg
city
21 mpg
62 mpg
highway
37 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
718 mi
Range
422 mi
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
718 mi
422 mi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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).
153.5 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
92.5 kWh
153.5 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 4
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
906 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