The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (12 - 13)
€ 22,500
€ 25,600
€ 22,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600
ⓘ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 1.2 cm shorter, 2.6 cm narrower and 4.9 cm lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TSI.
Volvo C30 DRIVe
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
1437
1782
2039
1486
1808
2021
1782 mm
Width
1808 mm
2039 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1437 mm
Height
1486 mm
2640
4266
2537
4278
4266 mm
Length
4278 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 DRIVe
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
1428 kg
Kerb Weight
1417 kg
1780 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1830 kg
Weight Difference:
11 kg
0.77 %
General
Volvo C30 DRIVe
VW Beetle 2.0 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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 DRIVe
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
D4162T
Engine Code
*CPL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1560 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
113 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Power
197 bhp
at 5100 rpm
Volvo C30 DRIVe
113 bhp
197 bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
270 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 NM
at 1700 rpm
Volvo C30 DRIVe
270 NM
280 NM
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Performance
Volvo C30 DRIVe
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
157 m
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 DRIVe
62 mph
62
mph
mph
104 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
▶ REPLAY
12.64 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.19 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 DRIVe
12.64 kg/bhp
7.19 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 DRIVe
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
74 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Volvo C30 DRIVe
74 mpg
38 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
66 mpg
city
28 mpg
81 mpg
motorway
47 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
899 mi
Range
462 mi
Volvo C30 DRIVe
899 mi
462 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
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).
140.2 kWh
Volvo C30 DRIVe
78.2 kWh
140.2 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
99 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 DRIVe
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
352 kg
Maximum Payload
413 kg
278 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
921 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L
