The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 1.8 (06 - 09) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI (11 - 14)
€ 20,800
€ 17,600
€ 20,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo C30 1.8 is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 2.6 cm shorter, 2.6 cm narrower and 3.9 cm lower than the VW Beetle 1.2 TSI.
Volvo C30 1.8
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
1447
1782
2039
1486
1808
2021
1782 mm
Width
1808 mm
2039 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1447 mm
Height
1486 mm
2640
4252
2537
4278
4252 mm
Length
4278 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 1.8
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
1327 kg
Kerb Weight
1274 kg
1750 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1680 kg
Weight Difference:
53 kg
3.99 %
General
Volvo C30 1.8
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
M
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 1.8
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
B4184S8
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
123 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo C30 1.8
123 bhp
104 bhp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
165 NM
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 1550 rpm
Volvo C30 1.8
165 NM
175 NM
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Performance
Volvo C30 1.8
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
150 m
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
151 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
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10.79 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.25 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 1.8
10.79 kg/bhp
12.25 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 1.8
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Volvo C30 1.8
39 mpg
48 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
28 mpg
city
37 mpg
49 mpg
motorway
56 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
468 mi
Range
579 mi
Volvo C30 1.8
468 mi
579 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
138.2 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).
111.8 kWh
Volvo C30 1.8
138.2 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
174 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
137 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 1.8
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
423 kg
Maximum Payload
406 kg
278 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
921 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L
