The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14) vs. Volvo C30 D5 Geartronic (09 - 10)
€ 22,100
€ 28,200
€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,200
ⓘ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 D5.
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Volvo C30 D5
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 D5
1361 kg
Kerb Weight
1477 kg
1750 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1900 kg
Weight Difference:
116 kg
7.85 %
General
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Volvo C30 D5
16
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Volvo C30 D5
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
*CAY*
Engine Code
D5244T8
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
2400 CC
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
178 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
104 bhp
178 bhp
Volvo C30 D5
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
250 NM
350 NM
Volvo C30 D5
Performance
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Volvo C30 D5
111 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
160 m
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
117 m
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 D5
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13.09 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.3 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
13.09 kg/bhp
8.3 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 D5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Volvo C30 D5
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
60 mpg
41 mpg
Volvo C30 D5
51 mpg
city
30 mpg
64 mpg
motorway
52 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
727 mi
Range
541 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
727 mi
541 mi
Volvo C30 D5
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).
141.9 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
96.7 kWh
141.9 kWh
Volvo C30 D5
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
124 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Volvo C30 D5
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
389 kg
Maximum Payload
423 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
278 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
921 L
