The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.4 (05 - 10) vs. Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (09 - 12)
€ 17,500
€ 29,800
€ 17,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW New Beetle 1.4 is 5.4 inches shorter, 2.4 inches narrower and 2 inches taller than the Volvo C30 T5.
VW New Beetle 1.4
Volvo C30 T5
59
67.8
74.7
57
70.2
80.3
67.8 in
Width
70.2 in
74.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
59 in
Height
57 in
99
162.6
103.9
168
162.6 in
Length
168 in
99 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW New Beetle 1.4
Volvo C30 T5
2771 lb
Curb Weight
3349 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
578 lb
17.26 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.4
Volvo C30 T5
9C
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.4
Volvo C30 T5
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
*BCA*
Engine Code
B5254T7
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
74 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.4
74 hp
227 hp
Volvo C30 T5
93 lb‑ft
at 3300 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.4
93 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 T5
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.4
Volvo C30 T5
100 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
14.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
666 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 T5
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37.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.75 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.4
37.45 lb/hp
14.75 lb/hp
Volvo C30 T5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.4
Volvo C30 T5
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
26 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.4
33 mpg
26 mpg
Volvo C30 T5
25 mpg
city
17 mpg
41 mpg
highway
36 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
482 mi
Range
428 mi
VW New Beetle 1.4
482 mi
428 mi
Volvo C30 T5
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
170.4 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.4
134.5 kWh
170.4 kWh
Volvo C30 T5
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
340 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.4
Volvo C30 T5
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
866 lb
Maximum Payload
752 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
