The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12) vs. VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07)

€ 22,500
Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12) Volvo C30 DRIVe
€ 22,200
 VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07) VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
€ 22,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,200

ⓘ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 5.4 inches longer, 2.4 inches wider and 2.4 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo.
Volvo C30 DRIVe
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
56.6
Blueprint Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12)
70.2
80.3
59
Blueprint VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07)
67.8
74.7
70.2 in
Width
67.8 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.7 in
56.6 in
Height
59 in
Blueprint Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12)
103.9
168
Blueprint VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07)
99
162.6
168 in
Length
162.6 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
99 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 DRIVe
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
3148 lb
Curb Weight
3014 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3902 lb
Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
134 lb
4.26 %
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07)

General

Volvo C30 DRIVe
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
M
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Volvo C30 DRIVe
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
D4162T
Engine Code
*AWU*
4
Valves
5
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Volvo C30 DRIVe
113 hp
148 hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Volvo C30 DRIVe
199 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo

Performance

Volvo C30 DRIVe
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
121 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 DRIVe

62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo

▶ REPLAY
27.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.36 lb/hp
Volvo C30 DRIVe
27.86 lb/hp
20.36 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 DRIVe
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Volvo C30 DRIVe
62 mpg
26 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
55 mpg
city
18 mpg
67 mpg
highway
34 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
899 mi
Range
380 mi
Volvo C30 DRIVe
899 mi
380 mi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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).
170.4 kWh
Volvo C30 DRIVe
78.2 kWh
170.4 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
348 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 DRIVe
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
776 lb
Maximum Payload
888 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft