The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14) vs. Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12)

€ 22,100
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14) VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
€ 22,500
 Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12) Volvo C30 DRIVe
€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,500

ⓘ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 4.9 cm taller than the Volvo C30 DRIVe.
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Volvo C30 DRIVe
1486
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
1808
2021
1437
Blueprint Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12)
1782
2039
1808 mm
Width
1782 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2039 mm
1486 mm
Height
1437 mm
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
2537
4278
Blueprint Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12)
2640
4266
4278 mm
Length
4266 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Volvo C30 DRIVe
1361 kg
Kerb Weight
1428 kg
1750 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1780 kg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
67 kg
4.69 %
Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12)

General

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Volvo C30 DRIVe
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Volvo C30 DRIVe
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAY*
Engine Code
D4162T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1560 CC
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
113 bhp
at 3600 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
104 bhp
113 bhp
Volvo C30 DRIVe
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
270 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
250 NM
270 NM
Volvo C30 DRIVe

Performance

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Volvo C30 DRIVe
111 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

160 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

157 m
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 DRIVe

▶ REPLAY
13.09 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.64 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
13.09 kg/bhp
12.64 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 DRIVe

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Volvo C30 DRIVe
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
74 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
60 mpg
74 mpg
Volvo C30 DRIVe
51 mpg
city
66 mpg
64 mpg
motorway
81 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
727 mi
Range
899 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
727 mi
899 mi
Volvo C30 DRIVe
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).
78.2 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
96.7 kWh
78.2 kWh
Volvo C30 DRIVe
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
124 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
99 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Volvo C30 DRIVe
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
389 kg
Maximum Payload
352 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
278 L
905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
921 L