The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 2.4i (06 - 09) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (13 - 14)
€ 24,200
€ 26,700
€ 24,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo C30 2.4i is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 2.6 cm shorter, 2.6 cm narrower and 3.9 cm lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TSI.
Volvo C30 2.4i
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
1447
1782
2039
1486
1808
2021
1782 mm
Width
1808 mm
2039 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1447 mm
Height
1486 mm
2640
4252
2537
4278
4252 mm
Length
4278 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 2.4i
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
1406 kg
Kerb Weight
1417 kg
1840 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1830 kg
Weight Difference:
11 kg
0.78 %
General
Volvo C30 2.4i
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
M
Generation
16
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 manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 2.4i
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Straight-five petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
B5244S4
Engine Code
*CPL*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2435 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
168 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
207 bhp
at 5300 rpm
Volvo C30 2.4i
168 bhp
207 bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
230 NM
at 4400 rpm
Max. Torque
280 NM
at 1700 rpm
Volvo C30 2.4i
230 NM
280 NM
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Performance
Volvo C30 2.4i
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
113 m
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 2.4i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
101 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
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8.37 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.85 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 2.4i
8.37 kg/bhp
6.85 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 2.4i
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Volvo C30 2.4i
34 mpg
39 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
24 mpg
city
29 mpg
45 mpg
motorway
48 mpg
62 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
459 mi
Range
468 mi
Volvo C30 2.4i
459 mi
468 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Environmental Impact
159.2 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).
138.2 kWh
Volvo C30 2.4i
159.2 kWh
138.2 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
200 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 2.4i
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
434 kg
Maximum Payload
413 kg
278 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
921 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L
