The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 D3 Geartronic (10 - 12) vs. VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10)
€ 26,300
€ 20,100
€ 26,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,100
ⓘ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 1.9 TDI.
Volvo C30 D3
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
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 1.9 TDI
1551 kg
Kerb Weight
1366 kg
1900 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1720 kg
Weight Difference:
185 kg
11.93 %
General
Volvo C30 D3
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
M
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 D3
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
D5204T5
Engine Code
*BSW*
4
Valves
2
5
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1896 CC
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo C30 D3
148 bhp
104 bhp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
240 NM
at 1800 rpm
Volvo C30 D3
350 NM
240 NM
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Performance
Volvo C30 D3
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
112 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 New Beetle 1.9 TDI
▶ REPLAY
10.48 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.13 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 D3
10.48 kg/bhp
13.13 kg/bhp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 D3
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Volvo C30 D3
49 mpg
52 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
36 mpg
city
42 mpg
61 mpg
motorway
61 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
642 mi
Range
633 mi
Volvo C30 D3
642 mi
633 mi
VW New Beetle 1.9 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).
111 kWh
Volvo C30 D3
119.3 kWh
111 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
154 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 D3
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
349 kg
Maximum Payload
354 kg
278 L
Boot Capacity
214 L
921 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
769 L
