The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14) vs. Volvo C30 T5 (07 - 09)

€ 19,500
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14) VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
€ 29,400
 Volvo C30 T5 (07 - 09) Volvo C30 T5
€ 19,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,400

ⓘ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 2.6 cm longer, 2.6 cm wider and 3.9 cm taller than the Volvo C30 T5.
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Volvo C30 T5
1486
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
1808
2021
1447
Blueprint Volvo C30 T5 (07 - 09)
1782
2039
1808 mm
Width
1782 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2039 mm
1486 mm
Height
1447 mm
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
2537
4278
Blueprint Volvo C30 T5 (07 - 09)
2640
4252
4278 mm
Length
4252 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Volvo C30 T5
1297 kg
Kerb Weight
1422 kg
1700 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1860 kg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
125 kg
8.79 %
Volvo C30 T5 (07 - 09)

General

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Volvo C30 T5
16
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
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 T5
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-five petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
*CYV*
Engine Code
B5254T7
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
2521 CC
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
227 bhp
at 5000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
104 bhp
227 bhp
Volvo C30 T5
175 NM
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1500 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
175 NM
320 NM
Volvo C30 T5

Performance

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Volvo C30 T5
112 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

151 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

93 m
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 T5

▶ REPLAY
12.47 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.26 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
12.47 kg/bhp
6.26 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 T5

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Volvo C30 T5
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
32 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
48 mpg
32 mpg
Volvo C30 T5
39 mpg
city
23 mpg
54 mpg
motorway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
62 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
579 mi
Range
443 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
579 mi
443 mi
Volvo C30 T5
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).
164.8 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
111.8 kWh
164.8 kWh
Volvo C30 T5
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
139 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Volvo C30 T5
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
403 kg
Maximum Payload
438 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
278 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
921 L