The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 T5 (06 - 07) vs. VW New Beetle 1.6 Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 29,300
€ 19,700
€ 29,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,700
ⓘ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 T5 is 4.8 inches longer, 2.4 inches wider and 2 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 1.6.
Volvo C30 T5
VW New Beetle 1.6
57
70.2
80.3
59
67.8
74.7
70.2 in
Width
67.8 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.7 in
57 in
Height
59 in
103.9
167.4
99
162.6
167.4 in
Length
162.6 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
99 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 T5
VW New Beetle 1.6
3135 lb
Curb Weight
2899 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb
Weight Difference:
236 lb
7.53 %
General
Volvo C30 T5
VW New Beetle 1.6
M
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 T5
VW New Beetle 1.6
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
B5254T3
Engine Code
*BFS*
4
Valves
2
5
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
217 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Volvo C30 T5
217 hp
101 hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Volvo C30 T5
236 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.6
Performance
Volvo C30 T5
VW New Beetle 1.6
149 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 T5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.6
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14.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.7 lb/hp
Volvo C30 T5
14.45 lb/hp
28.7 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 T5
VW New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Volvo C30 T5
27 mpg
28 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.6
19 mpg
city
20 mpg
36 mpg
highway
36 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
443 mi
Range
412 mi
Volvo C30 T5
443 mi
412 mi
VW New Beetle 1.6
Environmental Impact
164.8 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).
157.2 kWh
Volvo C30 T5
164.8 kWh
157.2 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.6
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
335 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 T5
VW New Beetle 1.6
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
966 lb
Maximum Payload
893 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
