The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14) vs. Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (09 - 10)
€ 21,900
€ 22,400
€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,400
ⓘ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 0.5 inches longer, an inch wider and 1.9 inches taller than the Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
58.5
71.2
79.6
56.6
70.2
80.3
71.2 in
Width
70.2 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
58.5 in
Height
56.6 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 1.4 TSI
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
3027 lb
Curb Weight
3018 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
9 lb
0.3 %
General
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
16
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CTH*
Engine Code
D4164T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
158 hp
108 hp
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Performance
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
129 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
▶ REPLAY
19.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.94 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
19.16 lb/hp
27.94 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
52 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
38 mpg
52 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
31 mpg
city
41 mpg
44 mpg
highway
62 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
551 mi
Range
718 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
551 mi
718 mi
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Environmental Impact
117.5 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).
92.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
117.5 kWh
92.5 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
875 lb
Maximum Payload
906 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
