The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 D3 (10 - 12) vs. VW New Beetle 1.4 (05 - 10)
€ 24,500
€ 17,500
€ 24,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,500
ⓘ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 D3 is 13.7 cm longer, 6.1 cm wider and 5.1 cm lower than the VW New Beetle 1.4.
Volvo C30 D3
VW New Beetle 1.4
1447
1782
2039
1498
1721
1897
1782 mm
Width
1721 mm
2039 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1897 mm
1447 mm
Height
1498 mm
2640
4266
2515
4129
4266 mm
Length
4129 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2515 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 D3
VW New Beetle 1.4
1536 kg
Kerb Weight
1257 kg
1900 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1650 kg
Weight Difference:
279 kg
18.16 %
General
Volvo C30 D3
VW New Beetle 1.4
M
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 D3
VW New Beetle 1.4
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
D5204T5
Engine Code
*BCA*
4
Valves
2
5
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
74 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo C30 D3
148 bhp
74 bhp
VW New Beetle 1.4
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
126 NM
at 3300 rpm
Volvo C30 D3
350 NM
126 NM
VW New Beetle 1.4
Performance
Volvo C30 D3
VW New Beetle 1.4
130 mph
Maximum Speed
100 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 m
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
203 m
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.4
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10.38 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.99 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 D3
10.38 kg/bhp
16.99 kg/bhp
VW New Beetle 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 D3
VW New Beetle 1.4
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Volvo C30 D3
55 mpg
40 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.4
42 mpg
city
30 mpg
67 mpg
motorway
49 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
731 mi
Range
482 mi
Volvo C30 D3
731 mi
482 mi
VW New Beetle 1.4
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).
134.5 kWh
Volvo C30 D3
104.9 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
134 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 D3
VW New Beetle 1.4
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
364 kg
Maximum Payload
393 kg
278 L
Boot Capacity
214 L
921 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
769 L
