The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (12 - 13) vs. Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12)

€ 25,600
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (12 - 13) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
€ 22,500
 Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12) Volvo C30 DRIVe
€ 25,600
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 TSI 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 TSI
Volvo C30 DRIVe
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (12 - 13)
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 TSI (12 - 13)
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 TSI
Volvo C30 DRIVe
3124 lb
Curb Weight
3148 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3924 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (12 - 13)
Weight Difference:
24 lb
0.76 %
Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12)

General

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

Engine

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Volvo C30 DRIVe
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CPL*
Engine Code
D4162T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
197 hp
113 hp
Volvo C30 DRIVe
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
207 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 DRIVe

Performance

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Volvo C30 DRIVe
140 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 DRIVe

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Volvo C30 DRIVe
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
62 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
32 mpg
62 mpg
Volvo C30 DRIVe
23 mpg
city
55 mpg
39 mpg
highway
67 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
462 mi
Range
899 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
462 mi
899 mi
Volvo C30 DRIVe
Environmental Impact
140.2 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 TSI
140.2 kWh
78.2 kWh
Volvo C30 DRIVe
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
277 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Volvo C30 DRIVe
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
911 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