The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (09 - 10) vs. VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)

€ 22,400
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (09 - 10) Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
€ 22,100
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14) VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
€ 22,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100

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 a little smaller in every dimension. It's 0.5 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.6 TDI.
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
56.6
Blueprint Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (09 - 10)
70.2
80.3
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
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 (09 - 10)
103.9
168
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
99.9
168.4
168 in
Length
168.4 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
3018 lb
Curb Weight
3000 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3858 lb
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (09 - 10)
Weight Difference:
18 lb
0.6 %
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)

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
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch 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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
108 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
177 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI

Performance

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe

62 mph 62
mph

525 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI

 REPLAY
27.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.85 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
27.94 lb/hp
28.85 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
52 mpg
50 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
41 mpg
city
43 mpg
62 mpg
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
718 mi
Range
727 mi
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
718 mi
727 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).
96.7 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
92.5 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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