The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 2.0 (09 - 12) vs. VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10)
€ 22,700
€ 21,500
€ 22,700
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 2.0 is 13.7 cm longer, 6.1 cm wider and 5.1 cm lower than the VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo.
Volvo C30 2.0
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
4266
2515
4129
4266 mm
Length
4129 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2515 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 2.0
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
1414 kg
Kerb Weight
1344 kg
1750 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1750 kg
Weight Difference:
70 kg
4.95 %
General
Volvo C30 2.0
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
M
Generation
9C
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 2.0
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
B4204S3
Engine Code
*AWU*
4
Valves
5
4
Cylinders
4
1999 CC
Engine Capacity
1781 CC
143 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0
143 bhp
148 bhp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
185 NM
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
220 NM
at 2000 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0
185 NM
220 NM
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Performance
Volvo C30 2.0
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
130 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 m
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
121 m
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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9.89 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.08 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 2.0
9.89 kg/bhp
9.08 kg/bhp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 2.0
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0
37 mpg
35 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
26 mpg
city
26 mpg
49 mpg
motorway
44 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
450 mi
Range
422 mi
Volvo C30 2.0
450 mi
422 mi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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).
153.5 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0
144 kWh
153.5 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
177 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
194 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 2.0
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
336 kg
Maximum Payload
406 kg
278 L
Boot Capacity
214 L
921 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
769 L
