The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 1.8 (06 - 09) vs. VW New Beetle 1.4 (05 - 10)
€ 20,800
€ 17,500
€ 20,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,500
ⓘ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 1.8 is 4.8 inches longer, 2.4 inches wider and 2 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 1.4.
Volvo C30 1.8
VW New Beetle 1.4
57
70.2
80.3
59
67.8
74.7
70.2 in
Width
67.8 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.7 in
57 in
Height
59 in
103.9
167.4
99
162.6
167.4 in
Length
162.6 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
99 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 1.8
VW New Beetle 1.4
2926 lb
Curb Weight
2771 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3638 lb
Weight Difference:
154 lb
5.26 %
General
Volvo C30 1.8
VW New Beetle 1.4
M
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 1.8
VW New Beetle 1.4
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
B4184S8
Engine Code
*BCA*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
123 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
74 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo C30 1.8
123 hp
74 hp
VW New Beetle 1.4
122 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
93 lb‑ft
at 3300 rpm
Volvo C30 1.8
122 lb‑ft
93 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.4
Performance
Volvo C30 1.8
VW New Beetle 1.4
124 mph
Maximum Speed
100 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
666 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.4
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23.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
37.45 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.8
23.79 lb/hp
37.45 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 1.8
VW New Beetle 1.4
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Volvo C30 1.8
32 mpg
33 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.4
23 mpg
city
25 mpg
41 mpg
highway
41 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
468 mi
Range
482 mi
Volvo C30 1.8
468 mi
482 mi
VW New Beetle 1.4
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).
134.5 kWh
Volvo C30 1.8
138.2 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.4
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 1.8
VW New Beetle 1.4
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
933 lb
Maximum Payload
866 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
