The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 2.4i Geartronic (09 - 10) vs. VW New Beetle 2.0 Tiptronic (07 - 10)
€ 25,700
€ 21,700
€ 25,700
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 2.4i is 5.4 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
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 2.4i
VW New Beetle 2.0
3150 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3814 lb
Weight Difference:
163 lb
5.17 %
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 automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic 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
134 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 2.4i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 2.0
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18.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.43 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.4i
18.75 lb/hp
26.43 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 2.4i
VW New Beetle 2.0
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Volvo C30 2.4i
26 mpg
26 mpg
VW New Beetle 2.0
18 mpg
city
18 mpg
36 mpg
highway
34 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
428 mi
Range
372 mi
Volvo C30 2.4i
428 mi
372 mi
VW New Beetle 2.0
Environmental Impact
170.4 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 2.4i
170.4 kWh
174.3 kWh
VW New Beetle 2.0
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
344 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
357 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 2.4i
VW New Beetle 2.0
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
906 lb
Maximum Payload
827 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
