The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 2.4i (06 - 09) vs. VW New Beetle 2.0 (05 - 10)

€ 24,200
Volvo C30 2.4i (06 - 09) Volvo C30 2.4i
€ 19,700
 VW New Beetle 2.0 (05 - 10) VW New Beetle 2.0
€ 24,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,700

ⓘ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 2.4i is 4.8 inches longer, 2.4 inches wider and 2 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 2.0.
Volvo C30 2.4i
VW New Beetle 2.0
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 2.4i (06 - 09)
70.2
80.3
59
Blueprint VW New Beetle 2.0 (05 - 10)
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
Blueprint Volvo C30 2.4i (06 - 09)
103.9
167.4
Blueprint VW New Beetle 2.0 (05 - 10)
99
162.6
167.4 in
Length
162.6 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
99 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 2.4i
VW New Beetle 2.0
3100 lb
Curb Weight
2912 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3770 lb
Volvo C30 2.4i (06 - 09)
Weight Difference:
187 lb
6.03 %
VW New Beetle 2.0 (05 - 10)

General

Volvo C30 2.4i
VW New Beetle 2.0
M
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Volvo C30 2.4i
VW New Beetle 2.0
Straight-five gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
B5244S4
Engine Code
*AZJ*
4
Valves
2
5
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5200 rpm
Volvo C30 2.4i
168 hp
113 hp
VW New Beetle 2.0
170 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Max. Torque
125 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Volvo C30 2.4i
170 lb‑ft
125 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 2.0

Performance

Volvo C30 2.4i
VW New Beetle 2.0
137 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 2.4i

62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 2.0

▶ REPLAY
18.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.77 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.4i
18.45 lb/hp
25.77 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 2.0

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 2.4i
VW New Beetle 2.0
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Volvo C30 2.4i
28 mpg
27 mpg
VW New Beetle 2.0
20 mpg
city
20 mpg
37 mpg
highway
35 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
459 mi
Range
393 mi
Volvo C30 2.4i
459 mi
393 mi
VW New Beetle 2.0
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).
164.8 kWh
Volvo C30 2.4i
159.2 kWh
164.8 kWh
VW New Beetle 2.0
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
322 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
338 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 2.4i
VW New Beetle 2.0
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
957 lb
Maximum Payload
858 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft