The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 2.0D (09 - 10) vs. VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07)

€ 24,200
Volvo C30 2.0D (09 - 10) Volvo C30 2.0D
€ 22,200
 VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07) VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
€ 24,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,200

ⓘ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 2.0D 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 2.0D
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
1447
Blueprint Volvo C30 2.0D (09 - 10)
1782
2039
1498
Blueprint VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07)
1721
1897
1782 mm
Width
1721 mm
2039 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1897 mm
1447 mm
Height
1498 mm
Blueprint Volvo C30 2.0D (09 - 10)
2640
4266
Blueprint VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07)
2515
4129
4266 mm
Length
4129 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2515 mm

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 2.0D
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
1420 kg
Kerb Weight
1367 kg
1840 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1770 kg
Volvo C30 2.0D (09 - 10)
Weight Difference:
53 kg
3.73 %
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07)

General

Volvo C30 2.0D
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
M
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Volvo C30 2.0D
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
D4204T
Engine Code
*AWU*
4
Valves
5
4
Cylinders
4
1997 CC
Engine Capacity
1781 CC
134 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0D
134 bhp
148 bhp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
320 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
220 NM
at 2000 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0D
320 NM
220 NM
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo

Performance

Volvo C30 2.0D
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
127 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

131 m
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 2.0D

62 mph 62
mph

132 m
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo

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10.6 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.24 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 2.0D
10.6 kg/bhp
9.24 kg/bhp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 2.0D
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0D
50 mpg
31 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
37 mpg
city
22 mpg
61 mpg
motorway
41 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
567 mi
Range
380 mi
Volvo C30 2.0D
567 mi
380 mi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Environmental Impact
117.3 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).
170.4 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0D
117.3 kWh
170.4 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
151 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 2.0D
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
420 kg
Maximum Payload
403 kg
278 L
Boot Capacity
214 L
921 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
769 L