The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI (11 - 14) vs. Volvo C30 1.6 (09 - 10)
€ 17,600
€ 19,900
€ 17,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Beetle 1.2 TSI is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 0.5 inches longer, an inch wider and 1.5 inches taller than the Volvo C30 1.6.
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Volvo C30 1.6
58.5
71.2
79.6
57
70.2
80.3
71.2 in
Width
70.2 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
58.5 in
Height
57 in
99.9
168.4
103.9
168
168.4 in
Length
168 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Volvo C30 1.6
2809 lb
Curb Weight
2985 lb
3704 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3748 lb
Weight Difference:
176 lb
5.9 %
General
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Volvo C30 1.6
16
Generation
M
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Volvo C30 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CYV*
Engine Code
B4164S3
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
104 hp
99 hp
Volvo C30 1.6
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
111 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
111 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 1.6
Performance
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Volvo C30 1.6
112 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 1.6
▶ REPLAY
27.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.15 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
27.01 lb/hp
30.15 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Volvo C30 1.6
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
34 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
40 mpg
34 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6
31 mpg
city
25 mpg
47 mpg
highway
41 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
579 mi
Range
488 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
579 mi
488 mi
Volvo C30 1.6
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
132.6 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
111.8 kWh
132.6 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Volvo C30 1.6
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
895 lb
Maximum Payload
763 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
