The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 2.0 (09 - 12) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14)
€ 22,700
€ 20,100
€ 22,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo C30 2.0 is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.2 cm shorter, 2.6 cm narrower and 3.9 cm lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI.
Volvo C30 2.0
VW Beetle 1.4 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
4266
2537
4278
4266 mm
Length
4278 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 2.0
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
1414 kg
Kerb Weight
1359 kg
1750 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1750 kg
Weight Difference:
55 kg
3.89 %
General
Volvo C30 2.0
VW Beetle 1.4 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 2.0
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with gas turbine compressor
B4204S3
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1999 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
143 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0
143 bhp
158 bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
185 NM
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
240 NM
at 1500 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0
185 NM
240 NM
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Performance
Volvo C30 2.0
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 m
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
115 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
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9.89 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.6 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 2.0
9.89 kg/bhp
8.6 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 2.0
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0
37 mpg
43 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
26 mpg
city
32 mpg
49 mpg
motorway
53 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
450 mi
Range
518 mi
Volvo C30 2.0
450 mi
518 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
144 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).
125 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0
144 kWh
125 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
177 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
153 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 2.0
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
336 kg
Maximum Payload
391 kg
278 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
921 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L
