The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.6 (05 - 10) vs. Volvo C30 D3 (10 - 12)
€ 18,700
€ 24,500
€ 18,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500
ⓘ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 5.4 inches shorter, 2.4 inches narrower and 2 inches taller than the Volvo C30 D3.
VW New Beetle 1.6
Volvo C30 D3
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 1.6
Volvo C30 D3
2815 lb
Curb Weight
3386 lb
3704 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
571 lb
16.86 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.6
Volvo C30 D3
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 D3
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
*BFS*
Engine Code
D5204T5
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
101 hp
148 hp
Volvo C30 D3
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
109 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 D3
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.6
Volvo C30 D3
111 mph
Maximum Speed
130 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 D3
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27.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.88 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
27.87 lb/hp
22.88 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.6
Volvo C30 D3
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.6
31 mpg
46 mpg
Volvo C30 D3
23 mpg
city
35 mpg
40 mpg
highway
56 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
455 mi
Range
731 mi
VW New Beetle 1.6
455 mi
731 mi
Volvo C30 D3
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).
104.9 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.6
142.1 kWh
104.9 kWh
Volvo C30 D3
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.6
Volvo C30 D3
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
888 lb
Maximum Payload
802 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
