The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (13 - 14) vs. Volvo C30 1.6 (09 - 10)
€ 26,700
€ 19,900
€ 26,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,900
ⓘ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 1.5 inches taller than the Volvo C30 1.6.
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Volvo C30 1.6
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
168
168.4 in
Length
168 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Volvo C30 1.6
3124 lb
Curb Weight
2985 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3748 lb
Weight Difference:
139 lb
4.45 %
General
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Volvo C30 1.6
16
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Volvo C30 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CPL*
Engine Code
B4164S3
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
207 hp
99 hp
Volvo C30 1.6
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
111 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
207 lb‑ft
111 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 1.6
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Volvo C30 1.6
142 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 1.6
▶ REPLAY
15.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.15 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
15.09 lb/hp
30.15 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Volvo C30 1.6
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
34 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
32 mpg
34 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6
24 mpg
city
25 mpg
40 mpg
highway
41 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
468 mi
Range
488 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
468 mi
488 mi
Volvo C30 1.6
Environmental Impact
138.2 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).
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).
132.6 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
138.2 kWh
132.6 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Volvo C30 1.6
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
911 lb
Maximum Payload
763 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
