The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 1.8 (06 - 09) vs. VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 20,800
€ 22,200
€ 20,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,200
ⓘ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 1.8 5V Turbo.
Volvo C30 1.8
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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 1.8 5V Turbo
2926 lb
Curb Weight
3014 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3902 lb
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.92 %
General
Volvo C30 1.8
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 1.8
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
B4184S8
Engine Code
*AWU*
4
Valves
5
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
123 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Volvo C30 1.8
123 hp
148 hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
122 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Volvo C30 1.8
122 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Performance
Volvo C30 1.8
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
124 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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23.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.36 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.8
23.79 lb/hp
20.36 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 1.8
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Volvo C30 1.8
32 mpg
26 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
23 mpg
city
18 mpg
41 mpg
highway
34 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
468 mi
Range
380 mi
Volvo C30 1.8
468 mi
380 mi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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).
170.4 kWh
Volvo C30 1.8
138.2 kWh
170.4 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
348 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 1.8
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
933 lb
Maximum Payload
888 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
