The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 D2 (09 - 12) vs. VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10)
€ 23,000
€ 21,500
€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,500
ⓘ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 D2 is 5.4 inches longer, 2.4 inches wider and 2.4 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo.
Volvo C30 D2
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
56.6
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
56.6 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 D2
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
3188 lb
Curb Weight
2963 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
225 lb
7.06 %
General
Volvo C30 D2
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
M
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 D2
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
D4162T
Engine Code
*AWU*
4
Valves
5
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Volvo C30 D2
113 hp
148 hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Volvo C30 D2
199 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Performance
Volvo C30 D2
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
121 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 D2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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28.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.02 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D2
28.21 lb/hp
20.02 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 D2
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Volvo C30 D2
55 mpg
29 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
44 mpg
city
21 mpg
62 mpg
highway
37 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
795 mi
Range
422 mi
Volvo C30 D2
795 mi
422 mi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
153.5 kWh
Volvo C30 D2
88.5 kWh
153.5 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 D2
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
736 lb
Maximum Payload
895 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
