The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 D3 Geartronic (10 - 12) vs. VW New Beetle 2.0 Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 26,300

€ 20,600

€ 26,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,600
ⓘ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 2.0.
Volvo C30 D3
VW New Beetle 2.0
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 2.0
1551 kg
Kerb Weight
1325 kg
1900 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1730 kg

Weight Difference:
226 kg
14.57 %

General
Volvo C30 D3
VW New Beetle 2.0
M
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 D3
VW New Beetle 2.0
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
D5204T5
Engine Code
*AZJ*
4
Valves
2
5
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
113 bhp
at 5200 rpm
Volvo C30 D3
148 bhp
113 bhp
VW New Beetle 2.0
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
170 NM
at 2400 rpm
Volvo C30 D3
350 NM
170 NM
VW New Beetle 2.0
Performance
Volvo C30 D3
VW New Beetle 2.0
127 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
132 m
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
179 m
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 2.0
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10.48 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.73 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 D3
10.48 kg/bhp
11.73 kg/bhp
VW New Beetle 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 D3
VW New Beetle 2.0
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Volvo C30 D3
49 mpg
30 mpg
VW New Beetle 2.0
36 mpg
city
21 mpg
61 mpg
motorway
39 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
642 mi
Range
364 mi
Volvo C30 D3
642 mi
364 mi
VW New Beetle 2.0
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).
178.2 kWh
Volvo C30 D3
119.3 kWh
178.2 kWh
VW New Beetle 2.0
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
154 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 D3
VW New Beetle 2.0
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
349 kg
Maximum Payload
405 kg
278 L
Boot Capacity
214 L






921 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
769 L