The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12) vs. VW New Beetle 1.4 (05 - 10)
€ 22,500

€ 17,500

€ 22,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,500
ⓘ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 DRIVe is 13.7 cm longer, 6.1 cm wider and 6.1 cm lower than the VW New Beetle 1.4.
Volvo C30 DRIVe
VW New Beetle 1.4
1437
1782
2039
1498
1721
1897
1782 mm
Width
1721 mm
2039 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1897 mm
1437 mm
Height
1498 mm
2640
4266
2515
4129
4266 mm
Length
4129 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2515 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 DRIVe
VW New Beetle 1.4
1428 kg
Kerb Weight
1257 kg
1780 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1650 kg

Weight Difference:
171 kg
11.97 %

General
Volvo C30 DRIVe
VW New Beetle 1.4
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 DRIVe
VW New Beetle 1.4
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
D4162T
Engine Code
*BCA*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1560 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
113 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Power
74 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo C30 DRIVe
113 bhp
74 bhp
VW New Beetle 1.4
270 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
126 NM
at 3300 rpm
Volvo C30 DRIVe
270 NM
126 NM
VW New Beetle 1.4
Performance
Volvo C30 DRIVe
VW New Beetle 1.4
121 mph
Maximum Speed
100 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
157 m
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 DRIVe
62 mph
62
mph
mph
203 m
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 1.4
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12.64 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.99 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 DRIVe
12.64 kg/bhp
16.99 kg/bhp
VW New Beetle 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 DRIVe
VW New Beetle 1.4
Fuel Economy
74 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Volvo C30 DRIVe
74 mpg
40 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.4
66 mpg
city
30 mpg
81 mpg
motorway
49 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
899 mi
Range
482 mi
Volvo C30 DRIVe
899 mi
482 mi
VW New Beetle 1.4
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).
134.5 kWh
Volvo C30 DRIVe
78.2 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
99 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 DRIVe
VW New Beetle 1.4
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
352 kg
Maximum Payload
393 kg
278 L
Boot Capacity
214 L






921 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
769 L