The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14) vs. Volvo C30 T5 (07 - 09)
€ 20,100
€ 29,400
€ 20,100
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 1.4 TSI is a little bigger in every dimension. It's an inch longer, an inch wider and 1.5 inches taller than the Volvo C30 T5.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Volvo C30 T5
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
167.4
168.4 in
Length
167.4 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Volvo C30 T5
2996 lb
Curb Weight
3135 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
139 lb
4.43 %
General
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Volvo C30 T5
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Volvo C30 T5
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CTH*
Engine Code
B5254T7
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
158 hp
227 hp
Volvo C30 T5
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 T5
Performance
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Volvo C30 T5
129 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 T5
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18.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.81 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
18.96 lb/hp
13.81 lb/hp
Volvo C30 T5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Volvo C30 T5
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
27 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
36 mpg
27 mpg
Volvo C30 T5
27 mpg
city
19 mpg
44 mpg
highway
36 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
518 mi
Range
443 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
518 mi
443 mi
Volvo C30 T5
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).
164.8 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
125 kWh
164.8 kWh
Volvo C30 T5
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
335 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Volvo C30 T5
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
862 lb
Maximum Payload
966 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
