The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14) vs. Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12)
€ 19,500
€ 22,500
€ 19,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,500
ⓘ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 1.2 cm longer, 2.6 cm wider and 4.9 cm taller than the Volvo C30 DRIVe.
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Volvo C30 DRIVe
1486
1808
2021
1437
1782
2039
1808 mm
Width
1782 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2039 mm
1486 mm
Height
1437 mm
2537
4278
2640
4266
4278 mm
Length
4266 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Volvo C30 DRIVe
1297 kg
Kerb Weight
1428 kg
1700 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1780 kg
Weight Difference:
131 kg
9.17 %
General
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Volvo C30 DRIVe
16
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Volvo C30 DRIVe
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CYV*
Engine Code
D4162T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1560 CC
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
113 bhp
at 3600 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
104 bhp
113 bhp
Volvo C30 DRIVe
175 NM
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
270 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
175 NM
270 NM
Volvo C30 DRIVe
Performance
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Volvo C30 DRIVe
112 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
151 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
157 m
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 DRIVe
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12.47 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.64 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
12.47 kg/bhp
12.64 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 DRIVe
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Volvo C30 DRIVe
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
74 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
48 mpg
74 mpg
Volvo C30 DRIVe
39 mpg
city
66 mpg
54 mpg
motorway
81 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
579 mi
Range
899 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
579 mi
899 mi
Volvo C30 DRIVe
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).
78.2 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
111.8 kWh
78.2 kWh
Volvo C30 DRIVe
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
139 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
99 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Volvo C30 DRIVe
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
403 kg
Maximum Payload
352 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
278 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
921 L
