The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10) vs. Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12)
€ 21,500
€ 22,500
€ 21,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,500
ⓘ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 1.8 5V Turbo is 5.4 inches shorter, 2.4 inches narrower and 2.4 inches taller than the Volvo C30 DRIVe.
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Volvo C30 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
168
162.6 in
Length
168 in
99 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Volvo C30 DRIVe
2963 lb
Curb Weight
3148 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
185 lb
5.88 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Volvo C30 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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Volvo C30 DRIVe
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*AWU*
Engine Code
D4162T
5
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
148 hp
113 hp
Volvo C30 DRIVe
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
162 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 DRIVe
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Volvo C30 DRIVe
126 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 DRIVe
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20.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.86 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
20.02 lb/hp
27.86 lb/hp
Volvo C30 DRIVe
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Volvo C30 DRIVe
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
62 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
29 mpg
62 mpg
Volvo C30 DRIVe
21 mpg
city
55 mpg
37 mpg
highway
67 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
422 mi
Range
899 mi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
422 mi
899 mi
Volvo C30 DRIVe
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).
78.2 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
153.5 kWh
78.2 kWh
Volvo C30 DRIVe
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Volvo C30 DRIVe
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
895 lb
Maximum Payload
776 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
