The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.6 (05 - 10) vs. Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (08 - 09)
€ 18,700
€ 21,800
€ 18,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,800
ⓘ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 1.6 is 4.8 inches shorter, 2.4 inches narrower and 2.4 inches taller than the Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe.
VW New Beetle 1.6
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
59
67.8
74.7
56.6
70.2
80.3
67.8 in
Width
70.2 in
74.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
59 in
Height
56.6 in
99
162.6
103.9
167.4
162.6 in
Length
167.4 in
99 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW New Beetle 1.6
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
2815 lb
Curb Weight
3018 lb
3704 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
203 lb
6.73 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.6
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
9C
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.6
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*BFS*
Engine Code
D4164T
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
101 hp
108 hp
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
109 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.6
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
111 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
▶ REPLAY
27.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.94 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
27.87 lb/hp
27.94 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.6
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
52 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.6
31 mpg
52 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
23 mpg
city
41 mpg
40 mpg
highway
62 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
455 mi
Range
718 mi
VW New Beetle 1.6
455 mi
718 mi
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Environmental Impact
142.1 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).
92.5 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.6
142.1 kWh
92.5 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.6
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
888 lb
Maximum Payload
906 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
