The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14) vs. Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (06 - 07)
€ 21,900
€ 31,000
€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,000
ⓘ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 2.6 cm longer, 2.6 cm wider and 3.9 cm taller than the Volvo C30 T5.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Volvo C30 T5
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
4252
4278 mm
Length
4252 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Volvo C30 T5
1373 kg
Kerb Weight
1437 kg
1770 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1860 kg
Weight Difference:
64 kg
4.45 %
General
VW Beetle 1.4 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
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Volvo C30 T5
Straight-four petrol engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-five petrol engine with turbocharger
*CTH*
Engine Code
B5254T3
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1390 CC
Engine Capacity
2521 CC
158 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Power
217 bhp
at 5000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
158 bhp
217 bhp
Volvo C30 T5
240 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1500 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
240 NM
320 NM
Volvo C30 T5
Performance
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Volvo C30 T5
129 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
115 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
99 m
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 T5
▶ REPLAY
8.69 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.62 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
8.69 kg/bhp
6.62 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 T5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Volvo C30 T5
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
30 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
46 mpg
30 mpg
Volvo C30 T5
37 mpg
city
20 mpg
53 mpg
motorway
42 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
62 L
551 mi
Range
410 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
551 mi
410 mi
Volvo C30 T5
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).
178.2 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
117.5 kWh
178.2 kWh
Volvo C30 T5
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
143 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Volvo C30 T5
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
397 kg
Maximum Payload
423 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
278 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
921 L
