The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 D5 (09 - 10) vs. VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 26,500
€ 22,200
€ 26,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,200
ⓘ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 D5 is 13.7 cm longer, 6.1 cm wider and 5.1 cm lower than the VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo.
Volvo C30 D5
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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 D5
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
1461 kg
Kerb Weight
1367 kg
1900 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1770 kg
Weight Difference:
94 kg
6.43 %
General
Volvo C30 D5
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
M
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 D5
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
D5244T8
Engine Code
*AWU*
4
Valves
5
5
Cylinders
4
2400 CC
Engine Capacity
1781 CC
178 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Volvo C30 D5
178 bhp
148 bhp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
400 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
220 NM
at 2000 rpm
Volvo C30 D5
400 NM
220 NM
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Performance
Volvo C30 D5
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
140 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
107 m
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 D5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
132 m
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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8.21 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.24 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 D5
8.21 kg/bhp
9.24 kg/bhp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 D5
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Volvo C30 D5
46 mpg
31 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
34 mpg
city
22 mpg
56 mpg
motorway
41 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
601 mi
Range
380 mi
Volvo C30 D5
601 mi
380 mi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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).
170.4 kWh
Volvo C30 D5
127.6 kWh
170.4 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
164 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 D5
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
439 kg
Maximum Payload
403 kg
278 L
Boot Capacity
214 L
921 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
769 L
