The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14) vs. Volvo C30 2.0 (09 - 12)
€ 21,900
€ 22,700
€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,700
ⓘ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 1.5 inches taller than the Volvo C30 2.0.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Volvo C30 2.0
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
168
168.4 in
Length
168 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Volvo C30 2.0
3027 lb
Curb Weight
3117 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
90 lb
2.89 %
General
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Volvo C30 2.0
16
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 2.0
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CTH*
Engine Code
B4204S3
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
143 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
158 hp
143 hp
Volvo C30 2.0
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
136 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
136 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 2.0
Performance
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Volvo C30 2.0
129 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 2.0
▶ REPLAY
19.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.8 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
19.16 lb/hp
21.8 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Volvo C30 2.0
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
38 mpg
31 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0
31 mpg
city
22 mpg
44 mpg
highway
41 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
551 mi
Range
450 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
551 mi
450 mi
Volvo C30 2.0
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).
144 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
117.5 kWh
144 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Volvo C30 2.0
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
875 lb
Maximum Payload
741 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
