The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 D3 (10 - 12) vs. VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 24,500
€ 22,100
€ 24,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo C30 D3 is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 0.5 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.6 TDI.
Volvo C30 D3
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
57
70.2
80.3
58.5
71.2
79.6
70.2 in
Width
71.2 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57 in
Height
58.5 in
103.9
168
99.9
168.4
168 in
Length
168.4 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 D3
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
3386 lb
Curb Weight
3000 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
386 lb
11.4 %
General
Volvo C30 D3
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
M
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 D3
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
D5204T5
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Volvo C30 D3
148 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo C30 D3
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Performance
Volvo C30 D3
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
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22.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.85 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D3
22.88 lb/hp
28.85 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 D3
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Volvo C30 D3
46 mpg
50 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
35 mpg
city
43 mpg
56 mpg
highway
53 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
731 mi
Range
727 mi
Volvo C30 D3
731 mi
727 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
96.7 kWh
Volvo C30 D3
104.9 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 D3
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
802 lb
Maximum Payload
858 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
