The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (06 - 07) vs. VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 31,000

€ 22,100

€ 31,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘ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 2.6 cm shorter, 2.6 cm narrower and 3.9 cm lower than the VW Beetle 1.6 TDI.
Volvo C30 T5
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
1447
1782
2039
1486
1808
2021
1782 mm
Width
1808 mm
2039 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1447 mm
Height
1486 mm
2640
4252
2537
4278
4252 mm
Length
4278 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 T5
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
1437 kg
Kerb Weight
1361 kg
1860 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1750 kg

Weight Difference:
76 kg
5.29 %

General
Volvo C30 T5
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
M
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 T5
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Straight-five petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
B5254T3
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2521 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
217 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Volvo C30 T5
217 bhp
104 bhp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
320 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Volvo C30 T5
320 NM
250 NM
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Performance
Volvo C30 T5
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
146 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
99 m
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 T5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
160 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
6.62 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.09 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 T5
6.62 kg/bhp
13.09 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 T5
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Volvo C30 T5
30 mpg
60 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
20 mpg
city
51 mpg
42 mpg
motorway
64 mpg
62 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
410 mi
Range
727 mi
Volvo C30 T5
410 mi
727 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
178.2 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).
96.7 kWh
Volvo C30 T5
178.2 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
124 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 T5
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
423 kg
Maximum Payload
389 kg
278 L
Boot Capacity
310 L







921 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L