The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI (11 - 14) vs. Volvo C30 D3 (10 - 12)
€ 17,600
€ 24,500
€ 17,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500
ⓘ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 D3.
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Volvo C30 D3
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 D3
2809 lb
Curb Weight
3386 lb
3704 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
578 lb
17.07 %
General
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Volvo C30 D3
16
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Volvo C30 D3
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
*CYV*
Engine Code
D5204T5
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
104 hp
148 hp
Volvo C30 D3
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 D3
Performance
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Volvo C30 D3
112 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 D3
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27.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.88 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
27.01 lb/hp
22.88 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Volvo C30 D3
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
40 mpg
46 mpg
Volvo C30 D3
31 mpg
city
35 mpg
47 mpg
highway
56 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
579 mi
Range
731 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
579 mi
731 mi
Volvo C30 D3
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).
104.9 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
111.8 kWh
104.9 kWh
Volvo C30 D3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Volvo C30 D3
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
895 lb
Maximum Payload
802 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
