The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 D5 (08 - 09) vs. VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14)
€ 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 Volvo C30 D5 is a little smaller in every dimension. It's an inch shorter, an inch narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.6 TDI.
Volvo C30 D5
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
57
70.2
80.3
58.5
71.2
79.6
70.2 in
Width
71.2 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57 in
Height
58.5 in
103.9
167.4
99.9
168.4
167.4 in
Length
168.4 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 D5
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
3230 lb
Curb Weight
3000 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
229 lb
7.09 %
General
Volvo C30 D5
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
M
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 D5
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
D5244T8
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
178 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Volvo C30 D5
178 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo C30 D5
295 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Performance
Volvo C30 D5
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
140 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 D5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
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18.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.85 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D5
18.15 lb/hp
28.85 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 D5
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Volvo C30 D5
38 mpg
52 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
28 mpg
city
44 mpg
47 mpg
highway
57 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
601 mi
Range
759 mi
Volvo C30 D5
601 mi
759 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
127.6 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).
92.5 kWh
Volvo C30 D5
127.6 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 D5
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
959 lb
Maximum Payload
858 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
