The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 T5 (09 - 12) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI (11 - 14)
€ 28,000
€ 17,600
€ 28,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo C30 T5 is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 0.5 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.2 TSI.
Volvo C30 T5
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
57
70.2
80.3
58.5
71.2
79.6
70.2 in
Width
71.2 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57 in
Height
58.5 in
103.9
168
99.9
168.4
168 in
Length
168.4 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 T5
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
3325 lb
Curb Weight
2809 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3704 lb
Weight Difference:
516 lb
15.52 %
General
Volvo C30 T5
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
M
Generation
16
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 T5
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
B5254T7
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
227 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo C30 T5
227 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Volvo C30 T5
236 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Performance
Volvo C30 T5
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
149 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 T5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
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14.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.01 lb/hp
Volvo C30 T5
14.65 lb/hp
27.01 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 T5
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Volvo C30 T5
27 mpg
40 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
19 mpg
city
31 mpg
37 mpg
highway
47 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
443 mi
Range
579 mi
Volvo C30 T5
443 mi
579 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
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).
111.8 kWh
Volvo C30 T5
164.8 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
327 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 T5
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
776 lb
Maximum Payload
895 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
