The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)

€ 22,500
Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12) Volvo C30 DRIVe
€ 22,300
 VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 22,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,300

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Volvo C30 DRIVe is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 0.5 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT.
Volvo C30 DRIVe
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
56.6
Blueprint Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12)
70.2
80.3
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
71.2
79.6
70.2 in
Width
71.2 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.6 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12)
103.9
168
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
99.9
168.4
168 in
Length
168.4 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 DRIVe
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
3148 lb
Curb Weight
2970 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3946 lb
Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
179 lb
5.69 %
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)

General

Volvo C30 DRIVe
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
M
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Volvo C30 DRIVe
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
D4162T
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo C30 DRIVe
113 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo C30 DRIVe
199 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

Volvo C30 DRIVe
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
121 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 DRIVe

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
27.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.07 lb/hp
Volvo C30 DRIVe
27.86 lb/hp
20.07 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 DRIVe
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Volvo C30 DRIVe
62 mpg
42 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
55 mpg
city
34 mpg
67 mpg
highway
49 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
899 mi
Range
610 mi
Volvo C30 DRIVe
899 mi
610 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
106.1 kWh
Volvo C30 DRIVe
78.2 kWh
106.1 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 DRIVe
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
776 lb
Maximum Payload
977 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft