The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)

€ 22,500
Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12) Volvo C30 DRIVe
€ 23,800
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
€ 22,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,800

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI.
Volvo C30 DRIVe
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
56.6
Blueprint Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12)
70.2
80.3
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
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 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
99.9
168.4
168 in
Length
168.4 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 DRIVe
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
3148 lb
Curb Weight
3124 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
24 lb
0.76 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)

General

Volvo C30 DRIVe
VW Beetle 2.0 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
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Volvo C30 DRIVe
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
D4162T
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Volvo C30 DRIVe
113 hp
138 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo C30 DRIVe
199 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI

Performance

Volvo C30 DRIVe
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 DRIVe

62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
27.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.64 lb/hp
Volvo C30 DRIVe
27.86 lb/hp
22.64 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 DRIVe
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Volvo C30 DRIVe
62 mpg
44 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
55 mpg
city
34 mpg
67 mpg
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
899 mi
Range
633 mi
Volvo C30 DRIVe
899 mi
633 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 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).
111 kWh
Volvo C30 DRIVe
78.2 kWh
111 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 DRIVe
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
776 lb
Maximum Payload
866 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft