The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07) vs. Volvo C30 1.6 (09 - 10)
€ 22,200
€ 19,900
€ 22,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,900
ⓘ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 inches taller than the Volvo C30 1.6.
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Volvo C30 1.6
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 1.8 5V Turbo
Volvo C30 1.6
3014 lb
Curb Weight
2985 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3748 lb
Weight Difference:
29 lb
0.96 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Volvo C30 1.6
9C
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Volvo C30 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*AWU*
Engine Code
B4164S3
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
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
148 hp
99 hp
Volvo C30 1.6
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
111 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
162 lb‑ft
111 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 1.6
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Volvo C30 1.6
124 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 1.6
▶ REPLAY
20.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.15 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
20.36 lb/hp
30.15 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Volvo C30 1.6
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
34 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
26 mpg
34 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6
18 mpg
city
25 mpg
34 mpg
highway
41 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
380 mi
Range
488 mi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
380 mi
488 mi
Volvo C30 1.6
Environmental Impact
170.4 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).
132.6 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
170.4 kWh
132.6 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
348 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Volvo C30 1.6
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
888 lb
Maximum Payload
763 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
