The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10) vs. Volvo C30 2.4i (06 - 09)
€ 21,500
€ 24,200
€ 21,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,200
ⓘ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 1.8 5V Turbo is 12.3 cm shorter, 6.1 cm narrower and 5.1 cm taller than the Volvo C30 2.4i.
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Volvo C30 2.4i
1498
1721
1897
1447
1782
2039
1721 mm
Width
1782 mm
1897 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2039 mm
1498 mm
Height
1447 mm
2515
4129
2640
4252
4129 mm
Length
4252 mm
2515 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Volvo C30 2.4i
1344 kg
Kerb Weight
1406 kg
1750 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1840 kg
Weight Difference:
62 kg
4.41 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Volvo C30 2.4i
9C
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Volvo C30 2.4i
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*AWU*
Engine Code
B5244S4
5
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1781 CC
Engine Capacity
2435 CC
148 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Power
168 bhp
at 6000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
148 bhp
168 bhp
Volvo C30 2.4i
220 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
230 NM
at 4400 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
220 NM
230 NM
Volvo C30 2.4i
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Volvo C30 2.4i
126 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
121 m
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
113 m
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 2.4i
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9.08 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.37 kg/bhp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
9.08 kg/bhp
8.37 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 2.4i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Volvo C30 2.4i
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
34 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
35 mpg
34 mpg
Volvo C30 2.4i
26 mpg
city
24 mpg
44 mpg
motorway
45 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
62 L
422 mi
Range
459 mi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
422 mi
459 mi
Volvo C30 2.4i
Environmental Impact
153.5 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).
159.2 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
153.5 kWh
159.2 kWh
Volvo C30 2.4i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
194 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Volvo C30 2.4i
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
406 kg
Maximum Payload
434 kg
214 L
Boot Capacity
278 L
769 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
921 L
