The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (07 - 09) vs. VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10)
€ 31,200

€ 20,100

€ 31,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,100
ⓘ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 1.9 TDI.
Volvo C30 T5
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
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 1.9 TDI
3168 lb
Curb Weight
3012 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb

Weight Difference:
157 lb
4.96 %

General
Volvo C30 T5
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
M
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 T5
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
B5254T7
Engine Code
*BSW*
4
Valves
2
5
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
227 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo C30 T5
227 hp
104 hp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Volvo C30 T5
236 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Performance
Volvo C30 T5
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
146 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 T5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
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13.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.96 lb/hp
Volvo C30 T5
13.96 lb/hp
28.96 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 T5
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Volvo C30 T5
25 mpg
44 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
17 mpg
city
35 mpg
35 mpg
highway
51 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
410 mi
Range
633 mi
Volvo C30 T5
410 mi
633 mi
VW New Beetle 1.9 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).
111 kWh
Volvo C30 T5
178.2 kWh
111 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 T5
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
933 lb
Maximum Payload
780 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft






26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft