The Comparative Analysis :

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07) vs. Volvo C30 D5 (08 - 09)

€ 22,200
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07) VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
€ 26,300
 Volvo C30 D5 (08 - 09) Volvo C30 D5
€ 22,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,300

ⓘ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 D5.
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Volvo C30 D5
59
Blueprint VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07)
67.8
74.7
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 D5 (08 - 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 D5 (08 - 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 D5
3014 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07)
Weight Difference:
216 lb
6.69 %
Volvo C30 D5 (08 - 09)

General

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Volvo C30 D5
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 manual transmission

Engine

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Volvo C30 D5
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
*AWU*
Engine Code
D5244T8
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
178 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
148 hp
178 hp
Volvo C30 D5
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
162 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 D5

Performance

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Volvo C30 D5
124 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D5

▶ REPLAY
20.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.15 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
20.36 lb/hp
18.15 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D5

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Volvo C30 D5
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
38 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
26 mpg
38 mpg
Volvo C30 D5
18 mpg
city
28 mpg
34 mpg
highway
47 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
380 mi
Range
601 mi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
380 mi
601 mi
Volvo C30 D5
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).
127.6 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
170.4 kWh
127.6 kWh
Volvo C30 D5
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
348 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Volvo C30 D5
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
888 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft