The Comparative Analysis :

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07) vs. Volvo C30 D4 Geartronic (09 - 12)

€ 22,200
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07) VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
€ 28,800
 Volvo C30 D4 Geartronic (09 - 12) Volvo C30 D4
€ 22,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,800

ⓘ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 D4.
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Volvo C30 D4
59
Blueprint VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07)
67.8
74.7
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 D4 Geartronic (09 - 12)
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 D4 Geartronic (09 - 12)
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 D4
3014 lb
Curb Weight
3419 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07)
Weight Difference:
406 lb
11.87 %
Volvo C30 D4 Geartronic (09 - 12)

General

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Volvo C30 D4
9C
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Volvo C30 D4
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
*AWU*
Engine Code
D5204T
5
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
148 hp
175 hp
Volvo C30 D4
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
162 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 D4

Performance

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Volvo C30 D4
124 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D4

▶ REPLAY
20.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.54 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
20.36 lb/hp
19.54 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D4

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Volvo C30 D4
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
26 mpg
41 mpg
Volvo C30 D4
18 mpg
city
30 mpg
34 mpg
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
380 mi
Range
642 mi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
380 mi
642 mi
Volvo C30 D4
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).
119.3 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
170.4 kWh
119.3 kWh
Volvo C30 D4
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
348 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Volvo C30 D4
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
888 lb
Maximum Payload
769 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft