The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14) vs. Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (09 - 10)
€ 20,100
€ 26,200
€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Beetle 1.4 TSI is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 1.2 cm longer, 2.6 cm wider and 3.9 cm taller than the Volvo C30 2.0D.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Volvo C30 2.0D
1486
1808
2021
1447
1782
2039
1808 mm
Width
1782 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2039 mm
1486 mm
Height
1447 mm
2537
4278
2640
4266
4278 mm
Length
4266 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Volvo C30 2.0D
1359 kg
Kerb Weight
1437 kg
1750 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1840 kg
Weight Difference:
78 kg
5.43 %
General
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Volvo C30 2.0D
16
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Volvo C30 2.0D
Straight-four petrol engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CTH*
Engine Code
D4204T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1390 CC
Engine Capacity
1997 CC
158 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Power
134 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
158 bhp
134 bhp
Volvo C30 2.0D
240 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 2000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
240 NM
320 NM
Volvo C30 2.0D
Performance
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Volvo C30 2.0D
129 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
115 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
132 m
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 2.0D
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8.6 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.72 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
8.6 kg/bhp
10.72 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 2.0D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Volvo C30 2.0D
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
48 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
43 mpg
48 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0D
32 mpg
city
37 mpg
53 mpg
motorway
58 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
518 mi
Range
547 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
518 mi
547 mi
Volvo C30 2.0D
Environmental Impact
125 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).
121.3 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
125 kWh
121.3 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0D
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
153 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
156 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Volvo C30 2.0D
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
391 kg
Maximum Payload
403 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
278 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
921 L
