The Comparative Analysis :

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07) vs. Volvo C30 2.4i Geartronic (06 - 09)

€ 22,200
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07) VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
€ 25,900
 Volvo C30 2.4i Geartronic (06 - 09) Volvo C30 2.4i
€ 22,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,900

ⓘ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 4.8 inches shorter, 2.4 inches narrower and 2 inches taller than the Volvo C30 2.4i.
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Volvo C30 2.4i
59
Blueprint VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07)
67.8
74.7
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 2.4i Geartronic (06 - 09)
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
Blueprint VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07)
99
162.6
Blueprint Volvo C30 2.4i Geartronic (06 - 09)
103.9
167.4
162.6 in
Length
167.4 in
99 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Volvo C30 2.4i
3014 lb
Curb Weight
3150 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07)
Weight Difference:
137 lb
4.35 %
Volvo C30 2.4i Geartronic (06 - 09)

General

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Volvo C30 2.4i
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 automatic transmission

Engine

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Volvo C30 2.4i
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
*AWU*
Engine Code
B5244S4
5
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
148 hp
168 hp
Volvo C30 2.4i
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
162 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 2.4i

Performance

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Volvo C30 2.4i
124 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 2.4i

▶ REPLAY
20.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.75 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
20.36 lb/hp
18.75 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.4i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Volvo C30 2.4i
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
26 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
26 mpg
26 mpg
Volvo C30 2.4i
18 mpg
city
18 mpg
34 mpg
highway
36 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
380 mi
Range
428 mi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
380 mi
428 mi
Volvo C30 2.4i
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).
170.4 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
170.4 kWh
170.4 kWh
Volvo C30 2.4i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
348 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
344 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Volvo C30 2.4i
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
888 lb
Maximum Payload
906 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft