The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12) vs. VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14)
€ 22,500
€ 20,100
€ 22,500
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 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 1.6 TDI.
Volvo C30 DRIVe
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
56.6
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
56.6 in
Height
58.5 in
103.9
168
99.9
168.4
168 in
Length
168.4 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 DRIVe
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
3148 lb
Curb Weight
3000 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
148 lb
4.7 %
General
Volvo C30 DRIVe
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 DRIVe
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
D4162T
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Volvo C30 DRIVe
113 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI
Performance
Volvo C30 DRIVe
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 DRIVe
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
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27.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.85 lb/hp
Volvo C30 DRIVe
27.86 lb/hp
28.85 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 DRIVe
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Volvo C30 DRIVe
62 mpg
52 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
55 mpg
city
44 mpg
67 mpg
highway
57 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
899 mi
Range
759 mi
Volvo C30 DRIVe
899 mi
759 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
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).
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 DRIVe
78.2 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 DRIVe
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
776 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
