The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.6 (05 - 10) vs. Volvo C30 2.0D (06 - 09)
€ 18,700
€ 23,800
€ 18,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,800
ⓘ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 inches taller than the Volvo C30 2.0D.
VW New Beetle 1.6
Volvo C30 2.0D
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
167.4
162.6 in
Length
167.4 in
99 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW New Beetle 1.6
Volvo C30 2.0D
2815 lb
Curb Weight
3133 lb
3704 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
317 lb
10.12 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.6
Volvo C30 2.0D
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.6
Volvo C30 2.0D
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*BFS*
Engine Code
D4204T
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
101 hp
134 hp
Volvo C30 2.0D
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
109 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 2.0D
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.6
Volvo C30 2.0D
111 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 2.0D
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27.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.38 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
27.87 lb/hp
23.38 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.6
Volvo C30 2.0D
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.6
31 mpg
41 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0D
23 mpg
city
31 mpg
40 mpg
highway
51 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
455 mi
Range
567 mi
VW New Beetle 1.6
455 mi
567 mi
Volvo C30 2.0D
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).
117.3 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.6
142.1 kWh
117.3 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0D
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
243 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.6
Volvo C30 2.0D
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
888 lb
Maximum Payload
924 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
