The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14) vs. Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (06 - 07)
€ 22,100

€ 31,000

€ 22,100
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 1.6 TDI is a little bigger in every dimension. It's an inch longer, an inch wider and 1.5 inches taller than the Volvo C30 T5.
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Volvo C30 T5
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
167.4
168.4 in
Length
167.4 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Volvo C30 T5
3000 lb
Curb Weight
3168 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb

Weight Difference:
168 lb
5.3 %

General
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Volvo C30 T5
16
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Volvo C30 T5
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
B5254T3
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
104 hp
217 hp
Volvo C30 T5
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 T5
Performance
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Volvo C30 T5
111 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 T5
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28.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.6 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
28.85 lb/hp
14.6 lb/hp
Volvo C30 T5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Volvo C30 T5
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
25 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
50 mpg
25 mpg
Volvo C30 T5
43 mpg
city
17 mpg
53 mpg
highway
35 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
727 mi
Range
410 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
727 mi
410 mi
Volvo C30 T5
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).
178.2 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
96.7 kWh
178.2 kWh
Volvo C30 T5
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Volvo C30 T5
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
858 lb
Maximum Payload
933 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft







25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft