The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14) vs. Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (09 - 10)

€ 23,800
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
€ 22,400
 Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (09 - 10) Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
€ 23,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,400

ⓘ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 1.6D DRIVe.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
71.2
79.6
56.6
Blueprint Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (09 - 10)
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 DSG (12 - 14)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (09 - 10)
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 1.6D DRIVe
3124 lb
Curb Weight
3018 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3924 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
106 lb
3.39 %
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (09 - 10)

General

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
16
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CFF*
Engine Code
D4164T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
138 hp
108 hp
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe

Performance

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
121 mph
Maximum Speed
118 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 1.6D DRIVe

▶ REPLAY
22.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.94 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
22.64 lb/hp
27.94 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
52 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
44 mpg
52 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
34 mpg
city
41 mpg
51 mpg
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
633 mi
Range
718 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
633 mi
718 mi
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Environmental Impact
111 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).
92.5 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
111 kWh
92.5 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
866 lb
Maximum Payload
906 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft