The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 D4 (09 - 12) vs. VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10)
€ 27,000
€ 20,100
€ 27,000
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 D4 is 13.7 cm longer, 6.1 cm wider and 5.1 cm lower than the VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI.
Volvo C30 D4
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 D4
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
1536 kg
Kerb Weight
1366 kg
1900 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1720 kg
Weight Difference:
170 kg
11.07 %
General
Volvo C30 D4
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 manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 D4
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
D5204T
Engine Code
*BSW*
4
Valves
2
5
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1896 CC
175 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo C30 D4
175 bhp
104 bhp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
400 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
240 NM
at 1800 rpm
Volvo C30 D4
400 NM
240 NM
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Performance
Volvo C30 D4
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
119 m
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 D4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
160 m
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
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8.78 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.13 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 D4
8.78 kg/bhp
13.13 kg/bhp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 D4
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Volvo C30 D4
55 mpg
52 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
42 mpg
city
42 mpg
67 mpg
motorway
61 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
731 mi
Range
633 mi
Volvo C30 D4
731 mi
633 mi
VW New Beetle 1.9 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).
111 kWh
Volvo C30 D4
104.9 kWh
111 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
134 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 D4
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
364 kg
Maximum Payload
354 kg
278 L
Boot Capacity
214 L
921 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
769 L
