The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14) vs. Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12)

€ 21,900
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
€ 22,500
 Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12) Volvo C30 DRIVe
€ 21,900
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 2.0 TDI is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 0.5 inches longer, an inch wider and 1.9 inches taller than the Volvo C30 DRIVe.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 DRIVe
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14)
71.2
79.6
56.6
Blueprint Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12)
70.2
80.3
71.2 in
Width
70.2 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
58.5 in
Height
56.6 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12)
103.9
168
168.4 in
Length
168 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 DRIVe
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3148 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3924 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
73 lb
2.32 %
Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12)

General

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 DRIVe
16
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 DRIVe
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CFF*
Engine Code
D4162T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
138 hp
113 hp
Volvo C30 DRIVe
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 DRIVe

Performance

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 DRIVe
123 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 DRIVe

▶ REPLAY
22.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.86 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
22.28 lb/hp
27.86 lb/hp
Volvo C30 DRIVe

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 DRIVe
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
62 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
48 mpg
62 mpg
Volvo C30 DRIVe
37 mpg
city
55 mpg
56 mpg
highway
67 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
697 mi
Range
899 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
697 mi
899 mi
Volvo C30 DRIVe
Environmental Impact
100.7 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 2.0 TDI
100.7 kWh
78.2 kWh
Volvo C30 DRIVe
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 DRIVe
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
871 lb
Maximum Payload
776 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft