The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 D3 Geartronic (10 - 12) vs. VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 26,300
€ 22,100
€ 26,300
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 1.2 cm shorter, 2.6 cm narrower and 3.9 cm lower than the VW Beetle 1.6 TDI.
Volvo C30 D3
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
1447
1782
2039
1486
1808
2021
1782 mm
Width
1808 mm
2039 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1447 mm
Height
1486 mm
2640
4266
2537
4278
4266 mm
Length
4278 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 D3
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
1551 kg
Kerb Weight
1361 kg
1900 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1750 kg
Weight Difference:
190 kg
12.25 %
General
Volvo C30 D3
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
M
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic 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
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Volvo C30 D3
148 bhp
104 bhp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Volvo C30 D3
350 NM
250 NM
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Performance
Volvo C30 D3
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
132 m
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
160 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
10.48 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.09 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 D3
10.48 kg/bhp
13.09 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 D3
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Volvo C30 D3
49 mpg
60 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
36 mpg
city
51 mpg
61 mpg
motorway
64 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
642 mi
Range
727 mi
Volvo C30 D3
642 mi
727 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
119.3 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
119.3 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
154 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
124 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 D3
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
349 kg
Maximum Payload
389 kg
278 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
921 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L
