The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14) vs. Volvo C30 1.8F (Ethanol) (07 - 09)
€ 28,500
€ 21,200
€ 28,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,200
ⓘ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 an inch longer, an inch wider and 1.5 inches taller than the Volvo C30 1.8F.
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Volvo C30 1.8F
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 2.0 TSI
Volvo C30 1.8F
3172 lb
Curb Weight
2926 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
247 lb
7.79 %
General
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Volvo C30 1.8F
16
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Ethanol
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Volvo C30 1.8F
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CPL*
Engine Code
B4184S8
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
207 hp
123 hp
Volvo C30 1.8F
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
122 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
207 lb‑ft
122 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 1.8F
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Volvo C30 1.8F
141 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 1.8F
▶ REPLAY
15.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.79 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
15.32 lb/hp
23.79 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.8F
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Volvo C30 1.8F
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
25 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
31 mpg
25 mpg
Volvo C30 1.8F
23 mpg
city
18 mpg
39 mpg
highway
32 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
450 mi
Range
360 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
450 mi
360 mi
Volvo C30 1.8F
Environmental Impact
144 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).
300.9 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
144 kWh
300.9 kWh
Volvo C30 1.8F
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Volvo C30 1.8F
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
906 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
