The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14) vs. Volvo C30 1.6 (09 - 10)
€ 20,100
€ 19,900
€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Beetle 1.6 TDI 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 1.6.
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Volvo C30 1.6
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 1.6 TDI
Volvo C30 1.6
3000 lb
Curb Weight
2985 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3748 lb
Weight Difference:
15 lb
0.5 %
General
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Volvo C30 1.6
16
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Volvo C30 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CAY*
Engine Code
B4164S3
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
104 hp
99 hp
Volvo C30 1.6
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
111 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
111 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 1.6
Performance
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Volvo C30 1.6
112 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 1.6
▶ REPLAY
28.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.15 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
28.85 lb/hp
30.15 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Volvo C30 1.6
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
34 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
52 mpg
34 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6
44 mpg
city
25 mpg
57 mpg
highway
41 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
759 mi
Range
488 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
759 mi
488 mi
Volvo C30 1.6
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
132.6 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
92.5 kWh
132.6 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Volvo C30 1.6
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
858 lb
Maximum Payload
763 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
