The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 2.0 (06 - 09) vs. VW New Beetle 2.0 (05 - 10)
€ 22,600

€ 19,700

€ 22,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,700
ⓘ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 2.0 is 4.8 inches longer, 2.4 inches wider and 2 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 2.0.
Volvo C30 2.0
VW New Beetle 2.0
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 2.0
VW New Beetle 2.0
2926 lb
Curb Weight
2912 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3770 lb

Weight Difference:
13 lb
0.44 %

General
Volvo C30 2.0
VW New Beetle 2.0
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 2.0
VW New Beetle 2.0
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
B4204S3
Engine Code
*AZJ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
143 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5200 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0
143 hp
113 hp
VW New Beetle 2.0
136 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
125 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0
136 lb‑ft
125 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 2.0
Performance
Volvo C30 2.0
VW New Beetle 2.0
130 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 2.0
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20.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.77 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0
20.46 lb/hp
25.77 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 2.0
VW New Beetle 2.0
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0
32 mpg
27 mpg
VW New Beetle 2.0
23 mpg
city
20 mpg
41 mpg
highway
35 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
462 mi
Range
393 mi
Volvo C30 2.0
462 mi
393 mi
VW New Beetle 2.0
Environmental Impact
140.2 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).
164.8 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0
140.2 kWh
164.8 kWh
VW New Beetle 2.0
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
338 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 2.0
VW New Beetle 2.0
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
933 lb
Maximum Payload
858 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft






26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft