The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 D5 (09 - 10) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 26,500
€ 21,900
€ 26,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900
ⓘ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 1.2 cm shorter, 2.6 cm narrower and 3.9 cm lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI.
Volvo C30 D5
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
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 D5
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
1461 kg
Kerb Weight
1373 kg
1900 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1770 kg
Weight Difference:
88 kg
6.02 %
General
Volvo C30 D5
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
M
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 D5
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with gas turbine compressor
D5244T8
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2400 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
178 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Volvo C30 D5
178 bhp
158 bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
400 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
240 NM
at 1500 rpm
Volvo C30 D5
400 NM
240 NM
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Performance
Volvo C30 D5
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
140 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
107 m
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 D5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
115 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
8.21 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.69 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 D5
8.21 kg/bhp
8.69 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 D5
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Volvo C30 D5
46 mpg
46 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
34 mpg
city
37 mpg
56 mpg
motorway
53 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
601 mi
Range
551 mi
Volvo C30 D5
601 mi
551 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
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).
117.5 kWh
Volvo C30 D5
127.6 kWh
117.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
164 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 D5
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
439 kg
Maximum Payload
397 kg
278 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
921 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L
