The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14) vs. Volvo C30 2.0F (Ethanol) (09 - 12)
€ 22,100

€ 22,100

€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘ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 1.2 cm longer, 2.6 cm wider and 3.9 cm taller than the Volvo C30 2.0F.
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Volvo C30 2.0F
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
4266
4278 mm
Length
4266 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Volvo C30 2.0F
1361 kg
Kerb Weight
1409 kg
1750 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1750 kg

Weight Difference:
48 kg
3.41 %

General
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Volvo C30 2.0F
16
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Ethanol

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Volvo C30 2.0F
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CAY*
Engine Code
B4204S4
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1999 CC
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
143 bhp
at 6000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
104 bhp
143 bhp
Volvo C30 2.0F
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
185 NM
at 4500 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
250 NM
185 NM
Volvo C30 2.0F
Performance
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Volvo C30 2.0F
111 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
160 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 m
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 2.0F
▶ REPLAY
13.09 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.85 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
13.09 kg/bhp
9.85 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 2.0F
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Volvo C30 2.0F
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
28 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
60 mpg
28 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0F
51 mpg
city
20 mpg
64 mpg
motorway
37 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
727 mi
Range
339 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
727 mi
339 mi
Volvo C30 2.0F
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
319.9 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
96.7 kWh
319.9 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0F
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
124 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Volvo C30 2.0F
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
389 kg
Maximum Payload
341 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
278 L







905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
921 L