The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (09 - 10) vs. VW New Beetle 1.4 (05 - 10)
€ 26,200
€ 17,500
€ 26,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,500
ⓘ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 2.0D is 5.4 inches longer, 2.4 inches wider and 2 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 1.4.
Volvo C30 2.0D
VW New Beetle 1.4
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 2.0D
VW New Beetle 1.4
3168 lb
Curb Weight
2771 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3638 lb
Weight Difference:
397 lb
12.53 %
General
Volvo C30 2.0D
VW New Beetle 1.4
M
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 2.0D
VW New Beetle 1.4
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
D4204T
Engine Code
*BCA*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
74 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0D
134 hp
74 hp
VW New Beetle 1.4
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
93 lb‑ft
at 3300 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0D
236 lb‑ft
93 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.4
Performance
Volvo C30 2.0D
VW New Beetle 1.4
127 mph
Maximum Speed
100 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 2.0D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
666 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.4
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23.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
37.45 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0D
23.64 lb/hp
37.45 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 2.0D
VW New Beetle 1.4
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0D
40 mpg
33 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.4
31 mpg
city
25 mpg
48 mpg
highway
41 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
547 mi
Range
482 mi
Volvo C30 2.0D
547 mi
482 mi
VW New Beetle 1.4
Environmental Impact
121.3 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).
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).
134.5 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0D
121.3 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.4
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 2.0D
VW New Beetle 1.4
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
888 lb
Maximum Payload
866 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
