The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 1.8F (Ethanol) (07 - 09) vs. VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10)
€ 21,200
€ 21,500
€ 21,200
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 1.8F is 12.3 cm longer, 6.1 cm wider and 5.1 cm lower than the VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo.
Volvo C30 1.8F
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
1447
1782
2039
1498
1721
1897
1782 mm
Width
1721 mm
2039 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1897 mm
1447 mm
Height
1498 mm
2640
4252
2515
4129
4252 mm
Length
4129 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2515 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 1.8F
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
1327 kg
Kerb Weight
1344 kg
1750 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1750 kg
Weight Difference:
17 kg
1.26 %
General
Volvo C30 1.8F
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
M
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Ethanol
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 1.8F
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
B4184S8
Engine Code
*AWU*
4
Valves
5
4
Cylinders
4
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
1781 CC
123 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Volvo C30 1.8F
123 bhp
148 bhp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
165 NM
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
220 NM
at 2000 rpm
Volvo C30 1.8F
165 NM
220 NM
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Performance
Volvo C30 1.8F
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
124 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
150 m
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 1.8F
62 mph
62
mph
mph
121 m
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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10.79 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.08 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 1.8F
10.79 kg/bhp
9.08 kg/bhp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 1.8F
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Volvo C30 1.8F
30 mpg
35 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
22 mpg
city
26 mpg
38 mpg
motorway
44 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
360 mi
Range
422 mi
Volvo C30 1.8F
360 mi
422 mi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Environmental Impact
300.9 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).
153.5 kWh
Volvo C30 1.8F
300.9 kWh
153.5 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
174 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
194 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 1.8F
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
423 kg
Maximum Payload
406 kg
278 L
Boot Capacity
214 L
921 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
769 L
