The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 2.0 (09 - 12) vs. VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10)
€ 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 dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Volvo C30 2.0 is 5.4 inches longer, 2.4 inches wider and 2 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI.
Volvo C30 2.0
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
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
168
99
162.6
168 in
Length
162.6 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
99 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 2.0
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
3117 lb
Curb Weight
3012 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb
Weight Difference:
106 lb
3.4 %
General
Volvo C30 2.0
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
M
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 2.0
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
B4204S3
Engine Code
*BSW*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
143 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0
143 hp
104 hp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
136 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0
136 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Performance
Volvo C30 2.0
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
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21.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.96 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0
21.8 lb/hp
28.96 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 2.0
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0
31 mpg
44 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
22 mpg
city
35 mpg
41 mpg
highway
51 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
450 mi
Range
633 mi
Volvo C30 2.0
450 mi
633 mi
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
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).
111 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0
144 kWh
111 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 2.0
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
741 lb
Maximum Payload
780 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
