The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 2.0 (09 - 12) vs. VW New Beetle 2.0 Tiptronic (07 - 10)
€ 22,700
€ 21,700
€ 22,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,700
ⓘ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 13.7 cm longer, 6.1 cm wider and 5.1 cm lower than the VW New Beetle 2.0.
Volvo C30 2.0
VW New Beetle 2.0
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 2.0
1414 kg
Kerb Weight
1355 kg
1750 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1730 kg
Weight Difference:
59 kg
4.17 %
General
Volvo C30 2.0
VW New Beetle 2.0
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
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 2.0
VW New Beetle 2.0
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
B4204S3
Engine Code
*AZJ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1999 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
143 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
113 bhp
at 5200 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0
143 bhp
113 bhp
VW New Beetle 2.0
185 NM
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
170 NM
at 2400 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0
185 NM
170 NM
VW New Beetle 2.0
Performance
Volvo C30 2.0
VW New Beetle 2.0
130 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 m
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
179 m
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 2.0
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9.89 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.99 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 2.0
9.89 kg/bhp
11.99 kg/bhp
VW New Beetle 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 2.0
VW New Beetle 2.0
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0
37 mpg
31 mpg
VW New Beetle 2.0
26 mpg
city
21 mpg
49 mpg
motorway
41 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
450 mi
Range
372 mi
Volvo C30 2.0
450 mi
372 mi
VW New Beetle 2.0
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).
174.3 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0
144 kWh
174.3 kWh
VW New Beetle 2.0
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
177 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 2.0
VW New Beetle 2.0
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
336 kg
Maximum Payload
375 kg
278 L
Boot Capacity
214 L
921 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
769 L
