The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07) vs. Volvo C30 2.0F (Ethanol) (09 - 12)
€ 22,200
€ 22,100
€ 22,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘ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 2.0F.
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Volvo C30 2.0F
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 2.0F
3014 lb
Curb Weight
3106 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
93 lb
2.99 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Volvo C30 2.0F
9C
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Ethanol
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 2.0F
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*AWU*
Engine Code
B4204S4
5
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
143 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
148 hp
143 hp
Volvo C30 2.0F
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
136 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
162 lb‑ft
136 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 2.0F
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Volvo C30 2.0F
124 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 2.0F
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20.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.72 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
20.36 lb/hp
21.72 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0F
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Volvo C30 2.0F
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
23 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
26 mpg
23 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0F
18 mpg
city
16 mpg
34 mpg
highway
31 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
380 mi
Range
339 mi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
380 mi
339 mi
Volvo C30 2.0F
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).
319.9 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
170.4 kWh
319.9 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0F
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
348 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Volvo C30 2.0F
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
888 lb
Maximum Payload
752 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
